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Knopf on IP and the Economy

Howard Knopf has a terrific post on how Canada could use IP and IP policy to address concerns with the economy.

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December 1, 2008 1 comment News

Canada Backpedals On Data Sharing Agreement With U.S.

The Canadian Press reports that the Canadian government has quietly dropped plans to let the United States house a database of personal information about Canadians who hold special driver's licences aimed at better securing the border. The move follows vocal criticism from federal and provincial privacy commissioners, who warned earlier […]

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December 1, 2008 Comments are Disabled News

Thousands Complain To CRTC About Do-Not-Call List

The CBC reports that the CRTC has received thousands of complaints about the do-not-call list and the continuation of unwanted telemarketing calls.

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December 1, 2008 6 comments News

Why Copyright?: Canadian Voices on Copyright Law

One year ago today, I launched the Fair Copyright for Canada Facebook group.  The past twelve months have seen thousands of Canadians speak out on copyright reform with the issue capturing political and public attention as never before.   Today, I am delighted to post a Why Copyright? Canadian Voices on […]

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November 30, 2008 20 comments News

Saskatchewan Promises Universal Broadband Access

The Saskatchewan government has pledged to make broadband universally accessbile within three years.  The government has promised millions of dollars to improve its rural telecommunications infrastructure.

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November 27, 2008 4 comments News