Last Friday, I participated in a 40 minute debate on copyright on TVO's the Agenda. The discussion focused on the events of the past two weeks, the primary concerns with a Canadian DMCA, and the influence of the U.S. on the Canadian copyright process. Other participants included David Basskin, Mathew […]
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The New Copyright Debate
In reflecting upon a remarkable week – the Canadian DMCA delayed until 2008, 15,000 new members of the Fair Copyright for Canada Facebook Group as the total passes 25,000, the Calgary meeting with Industry Jim Prentice, and the avalanche of blog postings and media coverage on Canadian copyright – it […]
How Did Copyright Become Cool?
The Globe and Mail's Ivor Tossell provides the answer.
Cisco on Copyright in Canada
"Gauging reaction to the potential bill, it was obvious that views of all stakeholders had not been properly presented to the Minister. In addition to formal hearings and written submissions, elected officials and government bureaucrats need to put resources into more collaborate consultations. Future generations will demand government use these […]
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