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Bill C 11 Copyright

Why a SOPA Version of the Canadian Copyright Bill Could Target YouTube

Michael Geist | Posted 03.26.2012 | Canada Business
Michael Geist

The Business Coalition for Balanced Copyright has already expressed concern with the Bill C-11 digital lock rules. Turning Bill C-11 into a Canadian SOPA would only make matters worse, creating a legal framework that would harm Canadian business and consumers.

The Supreme Court of Canada Copyright Hearings, Day One: Fair Dealing Scare Tactics Fall Flat

Michael Geist | Posted 02.06.2012 | Canada Politics
Michael Geist

The Supreme Court of Canada heard three of the five scheduled copyright cases yesterday in an unprecedented focus on copyright. The case featured discussion on how services like song previews or downloadable video games provide revenues for both music creators and the companies.