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Angus Calls for WIPO Debate Before Copyright Bill

NDP MP Charlie Angus has issued a press release calling on Industry Minister Jim Prentice to abide by the government's commitment to table international treaties in the House of Commons before introducing ratifying legislation by tabling the WIPO Internet treaties before introducing copyright reform legislation.  Last week, the Conservatives unveiled […]

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January 29, 2008 1 comment News

Fair Copyright for Canada Local Chapter Meetings

Manitoba had one last week, Toronto is planning one for mid-February.

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January 29, 2008 2 comments News

Norwegian Public Broadcaster Uses BitTorrent for Content Distribution

BoingBoing points to a new initiative by the Norwegian public broadcaster to distribute one of its most popular programs without DRM via BitTorrent.

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January 29, 2008 2 comments News

CRTC to Delegate Do-Not-Call List Enforcement

The CRTC announced yesterday that it plans to delegate enforcement of the do-not-call list. The Commission previously delegated the maintenance of the list itself to Bell Canada.

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January 29, 2008 9 comments News

ISP Safe Harbour Called Thieves Charter

Paul McGuinness, U2's manager, calls on ISPs to adopt content blocking systems and subscriber termination.

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January 29, 2008 6 comments News