Sources say that second reading on Bill C-32 will begin early next week. Bill C-29, the PIPEDA reform bill, will also move into second reading.
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U.S. Senators Ask USPTO To Examine ACTA
U.S. Senators Bernard Sanders and Sherrod Brown have written to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to ask the USPTO to examine ACTA to determine whether it is compliant with domestic U.S. legislation or if U.S. law will require amendment.
Canadian Government Posts French Language Version of ACTA
The Canadian government has posted a French language version of ACTA. The final treaty will operate in English, French, and Spanish.
Angus Tables Motion in Support of Open Source Software
NDP MP Charlie Angus has tabled a motion before the House of Commons focusing on the need for the government to support open source software, particularly through public tendering processes. The motion (M-587) states: That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) support open source information and […]
Bloc MP Seeking Canadian Hearings on ACTA
Bloc MP Carole Lavallée has sent a notion of motion to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage calling for hearings on Canada’s role at the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiations. The motion states: That pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) the Committee on Canadian Heritage invite the Minister of Canadian Heritage and […]
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