CBC's Search Engine led off yesterday with an interview with me on the Industry Canada study on P2P and what it means for the imminent copyright reform bill. A podcast of the broadcast is available here.
News
Internet Governance Forum Heads to Rio
The AP covers next week's Internet Governance Forum in Rio. I'll be attending and speaking on several panels.
Demonoid Shuts Down Again
Several reports (1, 2, 3) point to another shut down of Demonoid, which has faced significant legal pressure from CRIA.
Six Steps to Digital Copyright Sanity
Great speech by Public Knowledge's Gigi Sohn that presents the case for digital copyright reform.
Canadian IP and Counterfeiting Caucus Gaining Traction
The IP and Counterfeiting Caucus promoted by Liberal MP Dan McTeague appears to be gaining traction. The first meeting is set for next Wednesday with a visit to the U.S. presumably not far behind.
Recent Posts
Canada’s DST Debacle a Case Study of Digital Strategy Trouble 
Canadian Government Caves on Digital Services Tax After Years of Dismissing the Risks of Trade Retaliation 
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 238: David Fraser on Why Bill C-2’s Lawful Access Powers May Put Canadians’ Digital Security At Risk 
Ignoring the Warning Signs: Why Did the Canadian Government Dismiss the Trade Risks of a Digital Services Tax? 
Why Bill C-2 Faces a Likely Constitutional Challenge By Placing Solicitor-Client Privilege at Risk
