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Copyright Consultation Launches: Time For Canadians To Speak Out

The Canadian copyright consultation has launched with a site that offers Canadians several ways to ensure that their voices are heard. As expected, there is a direct submission process, an online discussion forum, and a calendar that includes information on roundtables (by invitation only) and public town halls (the public […]

July 20, 2009 — 24 comments — News

Canada’s Position on a WIPO Treaty for the Blind

Russell McOrmond examines the evidence on whether Canada is trying to block a WIPO Treaty for the Blind. His review includes an MP3 of a talk at WIPO by Doug George, DFAIT's director on IP and Canads's lead ACTA negotiator.

July 20, 2009 — Comments are Disabled — News

“C-61 Didn’t Go Far Enough”

Duncan McKie of the Canadian Independent Record Production Association comments on the forthcoming copyright consultation. There is a great opportunity with this consultation but also a great threat as groups like CIRPA will be demanding reforms that extend beyond even C-61.

July 18, 2009 — 10 comments — News

Latest Round of ACTA Negotiations Conclude

Tech Daily Dose reports that the latest round of Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiations have concluded in Morocco. The negotiations foucsed on international cooperation, enforcement practices and institutional issues. The countries agreed to release draft agendas before all subsequent negotiating rounds. The next meeting will be held in South Korea in […]

July 17, 2009 — Comments are Disabled — News

Amazon Remotely Deletes E-Books From Kindle Readers

The NY Times reports that Amazon has remotely deleted a pair of e-books from users' Kindles after the publisher apparently changed its mind on offering an electronic edition. The books? George Orwell's 1984 and Animal Farm.

July 17, 2009 — 6 comments — News