With only two weeks left in the House of Commons calendar until the summer recess (technically the House could sit for an additional two weeks but few expect that to happen), Industry Minister Jim Prentice is likely to introduce his new copyright bill next week or during the first week […]
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Lessig on the U.S. Orphan Works Bill
The NY Times features an op-ed by Lawrence Lessig that criticizes the current orphan works bill in the U.S., advocating instead for a registration system after 14 years of initial protection.
NY Times on Net Neutrality
The NY Times runs an editorial supporting net neutrality legislation.
UK Prime Minister Launches Online Question Period
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has launched an online question period and promised to respond to video clip questions submitted via his office's YouTube page.
Who Needs Copyright, Anyway?
John Degen's Globe and Mail essay declares that there is no copyright crisis. Degen is the head of the Professional Writers Association of Canada.
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