Stephen Taylor posts the first interview with new Industry Minister Tony Clement on copyright reform. Clement positions himself as a part of the iPod generation, emphasizes the effects of new media, and keeps the door open to potential changes to Bill C-61.
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Statscan Reports E-Commerce Sales on the Rise
Statistics Canada is out today with new data that shows e-commerce sales in Canada rose significantly between 2005 and 2007.
eMusic Loses Domain Name Claim For eMusic.ca
eMusic has lost a CIRA domain name dispute resolution case over emusic.ca. The domain was registered in 2001.
Canton on Copyright Wishes
David Canton's latest column in the London Free Press warns government about being careful what is wishes for on copyright.
Calgary Man Receives Fine Under Illegal Camcording Conviction
A Calgary man has become the first person convicted under the Criminal Code's new anti-camcording provision. The man received a $1,495 fine and was placed on probation for one year. He is also prohibited from possessing any video recording equipment outside his home during the probation. The Canadian Motion Pictures […]
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