The protests are beginning to mount over Bill C-10, which includes an overlooked provision that would allow the Canadian Heritage Minister to deny tax credits to films or television show projects deemed offensive. A Facebook group on the issue has attracted hundreds of members in a matter of hours.
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ARL, SPARC, and CARL have joined forces to create CreateChangeCanada, a site devoted to open access issues.
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The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage released its much anticipated report on CBC and public broadcasting. While the immediate attention is understandably on the funding-related recommendations, the report features several pages on network neutrality. The Committee notes that: Network non-neutrality could have significant consequences for CBC/Radio-Canada since it is not […]
Liberals Argue Prentice Should Step Aside on Copyright
The Liberals argued during Question Period today that Industry Minister Jim Prentice should step aside on the copyright file in light of Conservative Party infringement issue. House Leader Peter Van Loan responded that the issue has been settled.
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Industry Minister Jim Prentice faced questions yesterday (transcript, video) during Question Period about the allegations of copyright infringement by the Conservative Party.
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