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A New Copyright Pledge

As Members of Parliament prepare to return to Ottawa, some have responded to the thousands of letters sent last month out of concern for a Canadian DMCA.  While the responses vary by party (many are posted on the Facebook group), all generally note their concern with copyright balance and a […]

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January 14, 2008 11 comments News

When Free Access to Research is Mandated By Law

John Willinsky joins Slaw.ca with a column on open access.

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January 14, 2008 Comments are Disabled News

DMCA Used to Sue Over Bad Movie Review

This is what Jim Prentice wants for Canada?!

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January 14, 2008 5 comments News

National Post Calls for Format Shifting Exception

In a masthead editorial this morning, the National Post calls on the government to establish a format shifting exception that would allow Canadians to legally copy music from the CDs to their iPods, noting that "it is for Parliament to resolve this technological quandary, preferably by explicit recognition of the […]

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January 14, 2008 3 comments News

Local Fair Copyright for Canada Facebook Groups Take Off

It has only been a few days, but the local Fair Copyright for Canada Facebook groups have taken off, attracting great press coverage (IT World, Vancouver Sun) and over a thousand members collectively.  The Edmonton chapter is already planning a local event as members gather to meet with area MP […]

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January 12, 2008 6 comments News