The News reports that the SAC file sharing proposal was the subject of considerable debate at the Nova Scotia Music Week.

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Quebec Groups Concerned Over Future of Private Copying Levy
Radio Canada reports that Quebec groups are concerned about Conservative support for dropping the private copying levy.
Why Copyright? Canadian Voices on Copyright Law – The Trailer
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Doctorow on the Copyfight
Cory Doctorow explains "Why I Copyfight."
Conservative Policy Convention To Include Copyright Proposals
The Conservative party holds a policy convention next week and documents posted by National Newswatch reveals that there are a several minor proposed changes to the party's position on copyright. First, there is a proposal to extend support for private copying of sound recordings to video as well. The new […]

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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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