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Copyright Reform Back on Legislative Agenda

The Governor-General is currently reading the Speech from the Throne, which sets the forthcoming legislative agenda, in the Senate.  The speech unsurprisingly includes reference to copyright reform: Cultural creativity and innovation are vital not only to a lively Canadian cultural life, but also to Canada’s economic future. Our Government will […]

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November 19, 2008 10 comments News

CRTC Bell – CAIP Throttling Decision Tomorrow

The CBC reports that the CRTC will release its much anticipated decision on Bell's throttling practices on Thursday morning.

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November 19, 2008 8 comments News

Ontario Legislature Passes Bill 85

The Ontario legislature this morning passed Bill 85, facilitating the creation of an "enhanced drivers' licence" that uses RFID.  I wrote about the bill yesterday. Update: Media coverage from Canwest.

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November 18, 2008 2 comments News

Stanford Engineering Uses BitTorrent To Distribute Courses

TorrentFreak reports that Stanford's Engineering Everywhere is using BitTorrent to distribute its course materials.

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November 18, 2008 Comments are Disabled News

SaveOurNet.ca Launches Action Campaign

SaveOurNet.ca has launched a new campaign urging Canadians to write to the CRTC on net neutrality.

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November 18, 2008 Comments are Disabled News