Appeared in the Hill Times on September 27, 2010 as From Rhetoric to Reality: The Key Issues in Bill C-32 With the House of Commons back in session, there are indications that Bill C-32, the copyright reform bill, will emerge as a government priority. Given the rhetoric since its introduction, […]
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Access Copyright Responds to Tariff Objections
Many people have written to note that Access Copyright, represented by Barry Sookman, filed a response to the many objections raised with the Copyright Board. Access Copyright argues that only educational institutions qualify as objectors in the proceeding. It says all others – including student, teacher, and library groups – […]
The Complexity of Licencing Music Services in Canada
Bob Tarantino has an interesting post on the complexity with licencing music services in Canada in light of Pandora’s comments on the high costs here.
Kate Taylor’s Must Read Series on Canadian Culture
The Toronto Star has been publishing Kate Taylor’s must-read series on Canadian culture, which includes a piece on the divided opinions on Bill C-32.
CRIA Goes To Washington
The Toronto Star reports on a lobbying trip to Washington this week by the Canadian Recording Industry Association. I’m guessing that the discussions did not focus on the fact that: U.S. digital music services blame high licence fees – not copyright – for avoiding the Canadian market the Canadian digital […]
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