Two Dutch artists groups have proposed full legalization of peer-to-peer activity in return for an expansion of their private copying levy from CDs and DVDs to devices that can play and record movies and music.
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“When copyright Bill C-32 passes, I will automatically become a criminal”
Heather Mallick’s must-read column on Bill C-32 and the impact of the digital lock provisions.
C-32 Legislative Committee, Day One: Hearing Schedule Set
Quebec National Assembly Passes Motion Criticizing C-32
The Quebec National Assembly yesterday unanimously passed a motion criticizing Bill C-32 and calling for the application of the private copying levy. The motion reads: THAT the National Assembly recognize the crucial role of content creators and the importance of intellectual property in the economic model of QueÌbec arts and […]
CBC’s Spark on C-32
CBC’s Spark interviewed CIPPIC’s David Fewer on Bill C-32 and implications. The full interview is posted here.
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