"It’s time we caught up with many countries in the rest of the world and mandated a limit on contracts, or a limit on cancellation penalties to not more than 18 months." Read the whole thing.
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61 Reforms to C-61 – Wrap-Up Post
With the 61 reforms to C-61 series now concluded, this post provides more accessible access to the many posts. A PDF version of all 61 posts can be downloaded here. A list of all the posts, grouped by subject matter, can be found below.
Groups Call for ACTA Transparency
More than 100 groups have issued a public letter calling on the U.S., Canada, and other ACTA-negotiating countries to immediately publish the draft text of the agreement. I agreed to serve as the Canadian contact on the release.
61 Reforms to C-61, Day 61: The Mysterious Section 3
The 61 reforms to Bill C-61 project concludes with one of the most puzzling provisions in the bill. Bill C-61 adds the following to copyright owners' basic set of exclusive rights: in the case of a work that can be put into circulation as a tangible object, to sell or […]
C-61 in 61 Seconds – The Winners
Thanks to the many people who took the time to create videos for the C-61 in 61 Seconds video competition. The judges have reviewed all the submissions and selected three as their top choices: Kill Bill (C-61), Bill C-61's Bizarre Digital Lock Rights, and La Petite View Numerique/The Simple Life […]
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