Since Thursday's posting highlighting copyright pledge support from the Green Party and eight prominent NDP MPs and candidates, interest in the pledge has continued to grow. An increasing number of Liberal MPs and candidates have indicated their support, joined by many more NDP MPs and candidates. In addition to the […]
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Fair Copyright for Canada Vancouver Chapter Holds C-61 Funeral
The Vancouver Province reports on mock-funeral for C-61 staged by the Fair Copyright for Canada, Vancouver chapter over the weekend.
Hollywood Targets Irish Pre-Schools With Royalty Demands
The Sunday Times reports that Hollywood groups have sent demand letters to 2,500 Irish pre-schools for playing DVDs in class without paying a royalty.
Debating Copyright in Thunder Bay
Ben Babcock blogs about an election debate in Thunder Bay-Superior North where copyright was part of the discussion.
U.S. Senators Express Concern About ACTA
U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy and Arlen Specter, typically associated with increased IP protection, have issued a public letter to the USTR expressing concern about the current direction of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiations.
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