The third edition of Copyright Matters!, a copyright guideline document for the Canadian education community backed by government ministers of education, school boards, and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, has been released. This edition accounts for recent court and legislative changes, offering guidance that is far more consistent with the law […]
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The Daily Digital Lock Dissenter, Day 10: Council of Ministers of Education Canada
Council of Ministers of Education Canada is an intergovernmental body founded in 1967 by ministers of education. Unlike other education groups, this is governmental body with all provincial governments outside of Quebec in agreement on Bill C-11. Much like many other education groups, provincial ministers agree that the digital lock […]
CMEC Seeks Leave to Appeal Fair Dealing Decision
The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada has announced that is seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada this summer’s Federal Court of Appeal decision involving fair dealing in education. I discussed the decision here.
CMEC Seeks Review of Copyright Board K-12 Decision
Howard Knopf reports that CMEC has filed for judicial review of the Copyright Board's K-12 decision.
CMEC Reaffirms Call for Copyright Internet Exception
The Canadian Ministers of Education, Canada have reaffirmed its support for an Internet exception under the Copyright Act, calling on all parties to support such an amendment in any future copyright bill.
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