The New Zealand government is not supportive of Canada’s entry into the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations. The NZ concern reportedly involves supply management policies in Canada.
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UK Government: Public Access for Publicly Funded Research
Our starting point is very simple. The Coalition is committed to the principle of public access to publicly-funded research results. That is where both technology and contemporary culture are taking us. It is how we can maximise the value and impact generated by our excellent research base. As taxpayers put their money towards intellectual enquiry, they cannot be barred from then accessing it. They should not be kept outside with their noses pressed to the window – whilst, inside, the academic community produces research in an exclusive space. The Government believes that published research material which has been publicly financed should be publicly accessible – and that principle goes well beyond the academic community.
Willetts did not shy away from the economic impact on publishers:
EU Commissioner: ACTA Effectively Dead
EU Commissioner Neelie Kroes spoke at a Berlin conference and acknowledged what has become increasingly apparent: ACTA is going to be defeated by the European Parliament. Kroes stated: We have recently seen how many thousands of people are willing to protest against rules which they see as constraining the openness […]
CanLII and Lancaster House Launch Free E-Text on Wrongful Dismissal and Employment Law
CanLII and Lancaster House have launched a free e-text on Wrongful Dismissal and Employment Law. The text is the first openly available text on CanLII with all 23 chapters posted online.
Something for Nothing: The Non-Existent Benefit of Linking in the Access Copyright Deal
any reproduction, in any material form whatever, including a Digital Copy, that is made by or as a consequence of any of the following activities
(k) posting a link or hyperlink to a Digital Copy.
Critics argue that this provision gives the AUCC no value as there is simply no need to license such activities. The inclusion of the provision means students will be paying something – there must some notional part of the $26 annual fee that covers this section – for nothing. Supporters of the deal, including AUCC, claim otherwise. Indeed, the AUCC FAQ has two questions and answers on point:
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