Appeared in the Toronto Star on June 16, 2008 as How the U.S. Got Its Canadian Copyright Bill Last week's introduction of new copyright legislation ignited a firestorm with thousands of Canadians expressing genuine shock at provisions that some MPs argued would create a "police state." As opposition to the […]
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U.S. Report Says ACTA Deal Gaining Steam
While Industry Minister Jim Prentice and Canadian officials continue to remain mum about the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, a report out of the U.S. suggests that there is considerable reason for public concern. Congress Daily (sub req) quotes a high-level official from the USTR as indicating that the talks are gaining […]
Canwest on Copyright Reform
Canwest features a story on possible copyright reform, focusing on the lobbying from the U.S. government – including a forthcoming trip to the U.S. by members of the IP Caucus – and the continued concern of thousands of Canadians.
Patry on the Special 301 Report
Bill Patry has a great post on the USTR Special 301 report, questioning the decision to single out Canada for "serious concerns."
Canada Remains in Good Company in USTR Special 301 Report
The U.S. Trade Representative has released its annual Special 301 report, in which it criticizes dozens of countries over their intellectual property laws while ignoring its own shortcomings. Despite demands from the copyright lobby that Canada be placed on the "Priority Watch List," Canada is again on the lower level […]