Professor Geist spoke this week at the University of Toronto's launch of a new Open Access/Open Source project. His talk traced the history of Canadian copyright law reform and highlights the dangers in the current set of government proposals. He calls attention to the potential for positive reform that would […]
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Debating Music Downloading with CRIA
Professor Geist appeared on Report on Business Television on December 15th to debate with Graham Henderson, president of CRIA, the impact of music downloading on the industry. The discussion focused on the size of the losses and the scope of the private copying levy.
Canadian Copyright Reform Debated
Professor Geist appeared on ROBTv's Squeeze Play on November 15th to discuss copyright reform in Canada. Professor Geist highlighted the dangers associated with reforms that hurt consumers, free speech, and innovation.
Rockin’ in the Not-So-Free Virtual World – Music File Sharing Debate
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Canadian Networks Focus on CRIA Decision
CBC and CTV, two of Canada’s leading television networks, both provide prominent coverage of the federal court decision involving file sharing. Professor Geist comments in both stories. see: CBC – Online Music File Sharing Legal: Judge also see: CTV – Music Industry Loses in Downloading Case
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