The Canadian Library Association has posted its proposed technical amendments to Bill C-11. The CLA suggests two changes: one on alternative formats (it argues the bill is more restrictive than a proposed international treaty at WIPO) and one on digital locks. The digital lock proposal is one that should enjoy […]
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Bill C-11 Committee Sets Witness List
The Bill C-11 Committee has set the witness list for hearings that run until mid-March.
Bill C-11 Committee Timeline Set
The Bill C-11 committee reviewing the copyright reform bill met for the first time yesterday and set out a fast-paced plan to conclude review of the bill. The committee will meet for 12 hours per week – four times a week for three hours each – until mid-March. It will […]
Bill C-11 and the Hazards of Digital Lock Provisions
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has a pair of excellent posts on Bill C-11 and the dangers of the digital lock rules. The first focuses specifically on digital lock rules and the second on U.S. pressure on Canadian copyright reform.
Canadian Media Coverage Of Mounting C-11 Protests
The Canadian media has picked up on the mounting protests over part of Bill C-11. Recent coverage includes the Vancouver Sun, Straight.com, and Radio-Canada.