New Industry Minister Jim Prentice has told the Canadian Press that the planned spectrum auction is on track for this fall. Prentice emphasized the need to consider both consumer and corporate interests, stating that "this will involve the balancing of the interests of consumers in ensuring they have good quality […]
News
CIPPIC Releases Major Study on DRM and Privacy
The Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic has issues a comprehensive study on privacy and DRM that reviews the use of DRM in 16 different digital products and services, finding that many pose threats to privacy.
Diversity of Voices Hearing, Day One
Plenty of coverage of the first day of the CRTC's Diversity of Voices hearing, starting with the Tyee on the "big showdown" as well as conflicting views from the CBC and CTV & Canwest.
Edmonton Journal on a Better Day
The Edmonton Journal ran a masthead editorial on the weekend supporting Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day's about-face on lawful access
NFB Collection in Peril Due to Lack of Digitization
The Canadian Press is reporting that it has obtained a National Film Board document that indicates that thousands of Canadian films are at risk due to the absence of digitization technologies.
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