People keep sending new C-61 mashups – this time Canadian Heritage Minister Josee Verner, Larry Lessig, and the CBC's Sandra Abma play the starring roles in They Have Indeed Gone Crazy. Prime Minister Harper stars in the parody below.
Fair Dealing by Giulia Forsythe (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) https://flic.kr/p/dRkXwP
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ACTRA Reacts to Member Criticism
Several weeks ago I pointed to a great post by ACTRA member Jason Chesworth on Bill C-61. Chesworth has continued to post on the issue, noting the link between one of the organization's executives and Sony BMG. That post has drawn a rebuke from ACTRA's Executive Director who would seemingly […]
The Economist on Piracy
The Economist explores the benefits of piracy.
King Continues Copyright Focus in Guelph
NDP candidate and noted author and broadcaster Tom King continues to place the spotlight on copyright in the forthcoming Guelph by-election with another press release and an interview with ITWorld Canada.
Stanton Town Hall Set for August 28th
Bruce Stanton, Conservative MP for Simcoe North, has now set a copyright town hall meeting for August 28th. The meeting, which Stanton says comes in response to the high level of interest in the issue, will be held in Coldwater, Ontario at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 (2 Michael […]
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