The City of Vancouver's City Council will consider a motion next week to become an open city. The motion endorses principles around open and accessible data, open standards, and the use of open source software.
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Library and Archives Canada Kicks Out Encyclopedia of Music in Canada
In a story where there must surely be more to the story, the Globe reports that Library and Archives Canada has expelled researchers and editors for the Encyclopedia of Music in Canada over security concerns. EMC, which is freely available online, has been documenting Canada's musical history and has enjoyed […]
Wikileaks Posts Conservative Party Talking Points
Wikileaks has struck the Conservative Party of Canada, posting the party's standard stump speech and opinion piece for this month. The documents are apparently designed to be used in community events and submitted to local media.
The Download Decade Looks at the Ethics of Piracy
The Globe and Mail's Download Decade continues with a look at the ethics of piracy, including a short documentary that asks Canadians to compare copyright infringement with jaywalking and stealing a chocolate bar. The series also reprints the infamous 2007 Pirates of the Canadians article, which played a crucial role […]
Vancise Re-Appointed to Copyright Board
William J. Vancise has been re-appointed as the Chair of the Copyright Board of Canada. The Board is expected to include some new faces in the months ahead.
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