Jim Henshaw, a well known screenwriter, has posted some interesting questions about private copying levies, the secrecy associated with revenue distributions, and the actual benefits to creators.
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Manitoba Launches Consultation on Cell Phone Contracts
The Government of Manitoba’s Consumer Protection Office has launched a consultation on consumer cellphone contracts that includes questions on locked phones, early termination of service, and disclosure issues.
IP on Pharma Could be Main CETA Stumbling Block
John Ivison of the National Post reports that Canada and the EU are moving closer to a trade agreement, but that EU demands to extend IP protection for pharmaceuticals – a move that would cost Canadians millions – is viewed as a major stumbling block.
Apple iBookstore Granted Investment Canada Act Approval
The Government has announced that Apple Canada has been granted approval under the Investment Canada Act to establish iBookstore Canada.
Japan Moves Closer to Fair Use
Add Japan to the list of countries seemingly ready to move to a system that includes fair use. Reports indicate that a government advisory panel has approved “a plan to tolerate the unlicensed use of copyrighted works unless the use unduly infringes on the interest of the copyright holder.”
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Years of Uncertainty: Bill C-22’s Missing Regulations and Secret Ministerial Orders 
The Missing Charter Statement: Why Hasn’t the Government Explained How Bill C-34’s Social Media Ban Complies with the Charter? 
Three Years After October 7th: Living With the Shockwaves 
What If the U.S. Demanded This? The Cloud Provider Conditions Behind Canada’s EU Digital Pivot 
Ontario is Done Waiting for Universities to Act on Campus Antisemitism
