The CRTC New Media hearings get underway today. There is coverage from Canwest and Ira Wagman, who discusses what to look for in the upcoming CRTC new media hearings. Together we'll be posting daily updates on the hearings.
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Rogers – “We’re A Dumb Pipe”
Net neutrality is frequently re-characterized as "network management," with ISPs arguing that they should be able to manage their networks in a manner that distinguishes between certain applications (and potentially content). Funny, though, what happens when groups ask that the same network management tools be used for alternate purposes such […]
Copyright Culture and Documentary Films Panel
The University of Ottawa is delighted to host a panel discussion on copyright culture and documentary films. Details at letsdoccopyright.ca.
IIPA Targets Canada Again Over IP Rules
The IIPA, a lobby group for several Hollywood organizations, is back again with another blistering attack on dozens of countries around the world over their IP rules. Not surprisingly, IIPA would have you believe that Canada is one of the world's worst pirate countries, calling on the USTR to elevate […]
CRTC Considers Big Changes to Broadcast Rules, Telecom Privacy
The CRTC today released two consultation notices that could result in big changes to Canadian broadcasting and telecom privacy. The broadcasting consultation proposes a major change to spending on Canadian English television productions, which has been flat compared to regular increases for spending on U.S. programming. The CRTC puts forward […]
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