The Government of New Zealand has introduced legislation to amend the photographer commissioner rule (similar reforms were proposed in C-61). It has also launched a consultation on establishing a fair dealing exception for parody and satire, two exceptions that remain unaddressed in Canada.
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Gone in 30 Seconds
The Department of Culture, which is fighting the Conservatives' culture cuts, has launched a YouTube contest called Gone in 30 Seconds.
CIRA Board Election Underway – Vote Now
The annual CIRA election is underway with five seats at stake. Under the current rules, three of the positions go to candidates nominated by Nominating Committee; two positions are for member nominated candidates. This past year I wrote several times about the adoption of a CIRA WHOIS policy and the […]
Kids on TV on C-61
John Caffery of the band Kids on TV warns about the effects of C-61.
Kinch Runs for NDP in Calgary Centre
Tyler Kinch, who was among the fair copyright attendees at the Prentice open house last December, is running for the NDP in the Calgary Centre riding.
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