In one of several examples of how Bill C-61 takes a very short-sighted view of technology and the Internet, the new time shifting provision explicitly excludes Internet-based transmissions (unless communicated simultaneously via radio or television). With a growing number of Internet-only broadcasters, this time-shifting provision fails to keep pace with […]
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Another Conservative MP on C-61
Given the widespread use of the Prentice/Verner form letter, it is always good to see MPs venture beyond talking points and actually address the substance of constituent concerns. A reader recently passed along an exchange with MP Bev Shipley. While I think Shipley should be commended for engaging on the […]
Fair Copyright Montreal Wiki
The Montreal chapter of Fair Copyright for Canada has launched a terrific wiki to assist with the fight against C-61.
61 Reforms to C-61, Day 5: Time Shifting Provision Subject to the Broadcast Flag
Having discussed the format shifting exception, this series now turns its attention to the time shifting provision (Section 29.23). It should be noted that the legalization of recording television shows is long overdue – I argued for it last year and Canada is more than 25 years behind the United […]
Copyright Bill is Plain Wrong
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