Earlier this year, I wrote about attempts to shut down Pickup Pal, a ride sharing website, in Ontario. The Toronto Star reports today that the Ontario Transport Board has ruled that the website is operating illegal in the province by helping strangers offers rides for a fee.
News
CPCC Lobbies Conservatives At Policy Convention
A blog reader reports that the Canadian Private Copying Collective, which manages the private copying levy, is working to undo a planned Conservative policy position to kill the levy. The collective is running a party for delegates on Thursday night in Winnipeg featuring songwriters, performers, and musicians.
How Spammers Cash In
The BBC reports on a fascinating study by California researchers into how spammers generate profits.
SAC Proposal Debated At Nova Scotia Music Week
The News reports that the SAC file sharing proposal was the subject of considerable debate at the Nova Scotia Music Week.
Quebec Groups Concerned Over Future of Private Copying Levy
Radio Canada reports that Quebec groups are concerned about Conservative support for dropping the private copying levy.

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Episode 278: Ben Waldman on Gander Social and the Challenges of Building a Sovereign Social Network
byMichael Geist

August 10, 2026
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