The News reports that the SAC file sharing proposal was the subject of considerable debate at the Nova Scotia Music Week.
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Quebec Groups Concerned Over Future of Private Copying Levy
Radio Canada reports that Quebec groups are concerned about Conservative support for dropping the private copying levy.
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Doctorow on the Copyfight
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Conservative Policy Convention To Include Copyright Proposals
The Conservative party holds a policy convention next week and documents posted by National Newswatch reveals that there are a several minor proposed changes to the party's position on copyright. First, there is a proposal to extend support for private copying of sound recordings to video as well. The new […]

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Episode 271: Taking Stock of a Wild Week in Canadian Digital Policy With the Online Streaming Reversal, AI Strategy Release, and Lawful Access Review
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