Billboard reports that NDP MP Charlie Angus plans to introduce a private member's bill that would extend the private copying levy to MP3 players.
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ITBusiness Hosts Copyright Debate
ITBusiness.ca recently held a copyright roundtable on several issues, including the private copying levy. A report and video of part one has been posted here.
Globe on the Push for an iPod Levy
The Globe featured an article over the weekend on the renewed emphasis on an iPod levy (ie. expansion of the private copying levy). While the article suggests that it is the music industry that is seeking the levy, it is more accurate to say that it is copyright collectives and […]
Music Groups Gearing Up As Part of Copyright Consultation
With only 24 days left in the copyright consultation, several Canadian music associations and groups are urging their members to become more active in the consultation. The Canadian Private Copying Collective, which administers the private copying levy, is using a recently launched SaveTheLevy.ca site to urge rights holders to submit […]
Music Groups Gearing Up As Part of Copyright Consultation
With only 24 days left in the copyright consultation, several Canadian music associations and groups are urging their members to become more active in the consultation. The Canadian Private Copying Collective, which administers the private copying levy, is using a recently launched SaveTheLevy.ca site to urge rights holders to submit […]
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Episode 278: Ben Waldman on Gander Social and the Challenges of Building a Sovereign Social Network
byMichael Geist
August 10, 2026
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