Steven Page and Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies appeared on CBC's The Hour tonight, emphasizing the need to reject DRM, provide fans with the freedom to use their music as they like, and the value of incorporating an environmentally-friendly approach to touring.
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von Finckenstein Named CRTC Chair
Mark Goldberg notes that Konrad von Finckenstein, a federal court judge and former head of the Competition Bureau, has been named chair of the CRTC. Notwithstanding the government's bio, many online observers best remember von Finckenstein for his decision [PDF] to block CRIA's attempt to unmask 29 alleged file sharers […]
Why the WIPO Development Agenda Matters
If a picture tells a thousand words, this chart, which graphically demonstrates global royalty flows, instantly demonstrates why the development agenda deserves our support and why Canada – alongside virtually every other country – will continue to face enormous pressure from the U.S. on IP policy. Note in particular the […]
Zunior vs. Zune
Wired places the spotlight on Zunior, a Toronto-based online music service that focuses on indie bands and pledges no DRM ever.
YouTube and Copyright Infringement
There have been no shortage of articles about copyright infringing content on YouTube, but these two videos put a different spin on the issue – using YouTube to prove copyright infringement (hat tip – theutube blog).
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