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Angus Shakes Up Copyright Landscape

Appeared in the Toronto Star on March 22, 2010 as MP Shakes Up Copyright Landscape Charlie Angus, the NDP Member of Parliament and musician, has a reputation for speaking his mind.  Last week, he did more than just speak out.  Angus single-handedly shook up the Canadian copyright landscape by promoting […]

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March 22, 2010 Comments are Disabled Columns Archive

Knopf on the Opposition to Fair Dealing

Howard Knopf posts on the opposition to the Angus fair dealing motion, warning "make no mistake – these folks are trying to push back and to effectively undo the decision in CCH v. LSUC."

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March 22, 2010 1 comment News

Globe on Angus Fair Dealing Motion: A Welcome Move

The Globe and Mail's masthead editorial today comments on the Angus fair dealing motion: "Mr. Angus also tabled a motion that would expand the Copyright Act's definition of "fair dealing," allowing the reasonable use of copyrighted materials for innovation, research and study – a welcome move."

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March 19, 2010 Comments are Disabled News

Editorials Express Support for Levy Proposal

Yesterday I pointed to two editorials opposed to the Angus private copying bill.  Today, the Edmonton Journal expresses support, while the Globe says debate on the issue is the best outcome.

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March 19, 2010 Comments are Disabled News

Masthead Editorials Oppose Extension of Private Copying Levy

The Calgary Herald and Windsor Star both have published lead editorials opposing the extension of the private copying levy to devices such as iPods.

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March 18, 2010 1 comment News