The Songwriters Association of Canada has released an important new proposal calling for the legalization of peer-to-peer file sharing. The SAC has proposed the creation of a new right – the Right to Equitable Remuneration for Music File Sharing. The new right would make it legal to share music on […]
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce Floats Counterfeit Numbers
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is out today with a new report on intellectual property which recycles many of the demands of the copyright lobby – WIPO ratification, tougher penalties, and a handful of task forces. What makes the report unique, however, is its claims about the size and scope of the counterfeiting issue in Canada. The report includes the RCMP's discredited $30 billion claim and even though the RCMP has backed away from it, the report states that it is a "widely accepted" estimate.
The Chamber's press release trumpets $22.5 billion in counterfeiting losses for Canada of which it says $9 billion comes from Ontario. How did it arrive at this figure?
Bell Sympatico and Internet Throttling
A video posted to YouTube focuses on customer dissatisfaction with Bell Sympatico's throttling practices.
The Fair Copyright for Canada Facebook Group
With a copyright bill only days away, this weekend I launched a new Facebook group focused on raising awareness of the proposed changes and identifying opportunities for Canadians to have their voice heard. The reaction has been remarkable as hundreds of people have joined the group in less than 24 […]
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