I am delighted to report that the official launch for a new book on Canadian copyright reform that focuses specifically on Bill C-32 is set for October 14th in Ottawa. The peer reviewed book, which will be available in paper and electronically under a Creative Commons licence from Irwin Law, […]
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Angus Files Petition on C-32
NDP MP Charlie Angus has filed a petition in the House of Commons signed by Canadians that expresses concern with Bill C-32’s digital lock provisions.
Library of Parliament’s Legislative Summary of Bill C-32
The Library of Parliament has posted its legislative summary of Bill C-32. The document includes a good discussion of the key issues and differing opinions on the bill.
Publisher Association Seeks Three Strikes and You’re Out for Canada
The International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers has written to the Canadian government to criticize Bill C-32. In addition to criticizing virtually every new exception – including many that are far more restrictive than those found in the U.S. – it argues for a system that could lead […]
Blame the Public
An op-ed in the Globe by Brianna Goldberg notes that CRIA’s response to the high licencing fees keeping online music services out of Canada has been to blame the public.
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