The time shifting provision in C-61 also contains time and copy limits – Canadians may keep "the recording no longer than necessary in order to listen to or watch the program at a more convenient time" and may not make more than one recording of the program. While it is […]
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Jim Prentice’s Stampede Breakfast
Several groups are pulling together plans to attend Industry Minister Jim Prentice's Stampede Breakfast this Saturday (1, 2, 3). If you're in Calgary, bring along a donation for the Children's Cottage Society and make your voice heard.
Doctorow Calls for Corporate Three Strikes and You’re Out Policy
Cory Doctorow calls for a three strikes and you're out policy for any company that sends out three erroneous copyright notices.
61 Reforms to C-61, Day 7: Time Shifting Provision Prohibits Network-Based PVRs
In the months leading up to Bill C-61, Telus consistently argued for a "living" fair dealing provision that could adapt to changing technologies. In particular, the company noted its interest in providing a network-based PVR that would allow customers to record and store programs that reside on computers that it […]
IMSLP Back Online
The International Music Score Library Project, which attracted considerable attention last year over access to public domain works, is back up and online. The site includes the founder's open letter and a look at the applicable public domain rules.
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