NDP MP Charlie Angus has publicly called out the Conservatives on Bill C-32, calling for compromise on the copyright bill. Angus says the bill ignores the needs of consumers and is attack on artists. He indicates the NDP plans to bring forward amendments on artists’ royalties and to develop a […]
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DMCA Criminal Trial Dropped on Fairness Grounds
A DMCA criminal prosecution against an Xbox modder has been dropped by the prosecution on “fairness and justice” grounds. The case was the first to test the criminal DMCA provisions as applied to game consoles.
CRTC Extends CCTS Mandate
The CRTC has extended the mandate of the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services, requring all telecommunications service providers to become members. I wrote about the CCTS earlier this year.
The Copyright Board and Access Copyright: Latest Developments
Howard Knopf is all over the latest developments at the Copyright Board of Canada with Access Copyright. He has two new posts (1, 2) on the issues related to the proposed interim tariff.
Industry Canada Launches Spectrum Auction Consultation
Industry Canada has published its consultation on the 700 MHz spectrum auction. The consultation includes questions about open access requirements. The deadline for responses is February 28, 2011.
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The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 239: The Rise and Fall of Canada’s Digital Services Tax 
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The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 238: David Fraser on Why Bill C-2’s Lawful Access Powers May Put Canadians’ Digital Security At Risk 
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