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Shaw Files Suit Against Novus Over Claims

The CBC reports that Shaw has filed a defamation suit against Novus over its claims about Shaw's aggressive pricing in Vancouver.

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August 25, 2009 2 comments News

Athabasca University Issues Public Letter to Students on Copyright Consultation

With three weeks left in the copyright consultation, Athabasca University President Frits Pannekoek has issued an open public letter to all students urging them to speak out in the consultation.  The letter expresses concern about a possible reintroduction of C-61-like legislation and its impact on education.  It argues: any legislation […]

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August 24, 2009 2 comments News

CRTC Refuses To Name Do-Not-Call Violators

The Toronto Star reports that the CRTC is meeting this week to discuss whether three unidentified telemarketers knowingly violated the national do-not-call list.  The three telemarketers have refused to pay undisclosed fines and the CRTC has thus far refused to identify the firms.

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August 24, 2009 2 comments News

Canadian Student Groups Speak Out on Copyright

Canada's two major post-secondary student groups have both filed their comments on the copyright consultation. Both focus on many of the same issues. The Canadian Federation of Students' submission is now posted on the consultation website and it calls for: expanded fair dealing rejection of the Internet exception for education […]

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August 21, 2009 3 comments News

Music Groups Gearing Up As Part of Copyright Consultation

With only 24 days left in the copyright consultation, several Canadian music associations and groups are urging their members to become more active in the consultation.  The Canadian Private Copying Collective, which administers the private copying levy, is using a recently launched SaveTheLevy.ca site to urge rights holders to submit […]

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August 21, 2009 9 comments News