The Canadian Federation of Students, representing a half million students from coast to coast, just released its position paper on copyright reform. The CFS position includes support for a more flexible fair dealing provision, rejection of the AUCC/CMEC educational exemption, calling for balanced TPM measures, implementation of a notice-and-notice approach, […]
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Canadian Documentary Film Makers Lament Rights Costs
Canadian documentary film makers are expressing concern over growing rights costs that impede the ability to create their films.
Tawfik on User Rights, Circa 1832
Myra Tawfik offers an interesting copyright history lesson in the Lawyers Weekly that points to user rights, circa 1832.
Patry on the Special 301 Report
Bill Patry has a great post on the USTR Special 301 report, questioning the decision to single out Canada for "serious concerns."
Canadian Copyright Bill Likely in the Next Six Weeks
James Rajotte, the Alberta Conservative MP and Chair of the Standing Committee on Industry delivered a noteworthy address at the Public Policy Forum event on copyright this afternoon. Rajotte divided the government's IP agenda into three parts. The first involves commercialization of scientific research, which his committee is currently studying […]
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