Matthew Kupfer reports that Canadian Heritage developed plans for a video contest to increase public awareness of the forthcoming digital television transition. The plans were dropped after fears the contest might be viewed negatively.
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Wikileaks Cable: What Makes for Good Canadian Heritage Minister
A Wikileaks cable discussing the entry of satellite radio into Canada discusses what makes for an effective Canadian Heritage Minister. According to the cable (which criticizes former Canadian Heritage Minister Liza Frulla), “Canadian Heritage ministers must be strong enough to disappoint that core constituency in order to strike compromises with […]
Copyright and Canada’s Trade Agreements: Point of Disagreement Between the Parties?
The Globe and Mail is reporting that the Conservatives will announce their commitment to completing new trade agreements with the European Union and India at an event this morning in Halifax. The focus on the EU deal – CETA – is noteworthy because there may be a divide between the […]
Cdn Heritage Ctee Recommends Excluding Copyright From Trade Deals, Limits on Implementing ACTA
The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage has released its report on CETA and ACTA. The report, which is based on hearings that featured Minister Peter van Loan, includes a notable recommendation with respect to ACTA implementation and future trade negotiations, including the ongoing Canada – European Union Trade Agreement discussions. […]
Canadian Heritage Officials Questioned CRTC Reports on Fee-For-Carriage
The Wire Report reports (sub req) that documents obtained under Access to Information reveal that Canadian Heritage department officials questioned CRTC data on the fee-for-carriage issue last year. The report indicates “the CRTC does not always present the data in a complete manner” and that it appears to exaggerate the […]
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