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Singapore Positive About Being Founding ACTA Signatory
Submitted by mgeist on October 12, 2010 - 9:42amA report from Singapore indicates that the country is "positive about becoming a founding signatory of ACTA."
Craig on Digital Locks and the Fate of Fair Dealing in Canada
Submitted by mgeist on May 18, 2010 - 9:29amOsgoode Hall's Carys Craig has a must-read article which appears in the Journal of World Intellectual Property, that warns against U.S. style implementation of anti-circumvention legislation. Craig offers several alternatives if the Canadian government moves forward with anti-circumvention rules, including TPM registration requirements, a clear link to actual infringement, and a provision confirming that circumvention is not prohibited when undertaken for lawful purposes includig fair dealings.
Documentary Organization of Canada on Fair Dealing
Submitted by mgeist on May 18, 2010 - 9:28amThe Documentary Organization of Canada has released a new guide for filmmakers on the use of fair dealing. The DOC remains supportive of a flexible fair dealing provision, but as it awaits the copyright bill has created this guide to better inform documentary film makers about how they can use fair dealing to incorporate some works int
Clement Confirms Timeline for Copyright Bill May Be Spring 2010
Submitted by mgeist on September 10, 2009 - 1:16pmIndustry Minister Tony Clement has re-affirmed earlier comments that the introduction of a new copyright bill may take until the Spring 2010. In a Toronto Star interview, Clement emphasizes the need to establish a bill that withstands the test of time and that he'd like a bill this fall but is content to put it off until February or March if needed.
CCER Argues for Technological Neutrality in Copyright Reform
Submitted by mgeist on September 4, 2009 - 11:02amJason Crocker, chair of the Canadian Coalition for Electronic Rights, has an op-ed in the Georgia Straight, arguing that technological neutrality should guide Canadian copyright reform.
Crowdsourcing a Copyright Submission on Crown Copyright
Submitted by mgeist on September 3, 2009 - 1:41pmVisible Government has launched a crowdsourcing initiative to draft a copyright consultation submission on crown copyright.
Copyright Reform and Consumer Rights
Submitted by mgeist on September 3, 2009 - 11:36amJennifer Mercurio of the Entertainment Consumers Association features an op-ed in the Georgia Straight emphasizing the need to protect consumer interests as part of any copyright reform package.
CIRA Board Nomination Support Period Coming to an End
Submitted by mgeist on September 3, 2009 - 11:32amThe annual CIRA election process is underway and there are just a few days left for CIRA members to show support for nominated candidates for the board.
Edmonton Citizens Copyright Round Table
Submitted by mgeist on September 2, 2009 - 6:30pmA group of Edmonton residents are hosting a public copyright roundtable tomorrow (Thursday) at the University of Alberta. Details here
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Now Magazine on the Toronto Town Hall
Submitted by mgeist on August 28, 2009 - 9:56pm
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