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The Roadmap to a Compromise on Bill C-32

Yesterday I posted on the urgent need for Canadians to speak out on Bill C-32, with the committee examining the bill inviting email submissions until January 31, 2011.  The post included links to several background posts on the bill, digital locks, and fair dealing.  A more specific proposal on digital lock reforms can be found here.  This week I also have a guest op-ed in the Hill Times (HT version, homepage version) that suggests that the roadmap to a compromise on Bill C-32 can be found among the various policy comments from the political parties late last year.

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January 18, 2011 10 comments Columns

CWTA Divided Over Consumer Protection Laws for Wireless Services

Mobilicity, one of the new wireless entrants, has issued a stinging release criticizing the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association over its response to the Manitoba consultation on consumer protection for wireless users.  The release includes: “We deeply disagree with the CWTA’s disregard for the need for more consumer protection not only […]

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January 18, 2011 3 comments News

Broadcasters Criticize CRTC Plan for Publicizing Digital Transition

Cartt.ca examines (sub required) the broadcaster responses to the CRTC’s plan to publicize the forthcoming broadcast digital transition.  CTV argues that the planned public service announcements would result in millions in lost advertising revenue.

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January 18, 2011 11 comments News

Speak Out on Copyright: The Bill C-32 Edition

Last month, the Bill C-32 Legislative Committee invited Canadians to provide their views on the bill.  The Committee has set the following parameters: In order for briefs on Bill C-32 to be considered by the Committee in a timely fashion, the document should be submitted to the Committee’s mailbox at […]

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January 17, 2011 19 comments News

Stoddart to Give Public Lecture on Privacy Protection

Privacy Commissioner of Canada Jennifer Stoddart will give a free, public lecture on making privacy protection more effective for Canadians at the University of Ottawa on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.  Details here.

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January 17, 2011 1 comment News