With the introduction of Bill C-11 last week, the government plans to move swiftly to pass its copyright reform bill, including restrictive digital lock rules that have been roundly criticized by many consumer, education, and business groups from across the country. As the bill winds its way through the legislative […]
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Canada Signs ACTA: What Comes Next
The signing of the agreement does not mean the agreement is enforceable yet. ACTA stipulates that it takes effect when six countries have deposited instruments of ratification, acceptance, or approval. In other words, most countries must still ratify the agreement (much like the WIPO Internet treaties, signing indicates general approval of an agreement but being bound by the terms requires ratification).
How C-11 Will Affect Users of Digital Content
CBC.ca features an excellent article that examines the impact of Bill C-11 on a wide range of digital issues.
Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore’s Missing Copyright Tweets
For example, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind is quoted as saying “this copyright legislation ensures Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have opportunities to participate in life.†What did the CNIB tell the Bill C-32 legislative committee in its brief?
Liberals on the Copyright Bill: Digital Lock Rules Driven By U.S.
The Liberal release on Bill C-11, the new copyright bill, includes the following comments from MP Scott Simms: “Recent disclosures of diplomatic cables show that parts of the Conservative copyright plan were drafted to satisfy industry in the United States rather than the best interests of Canadians. In particular, the […]