Canadian Gov't Asks Public About New Copyright Law 77
Mike Lawrie writes "The so-called Canadian DMCA has had a long history. Historically, proposed legislation has favoured the views of CRIA, the Canadian arm of the RIAA almost completely. However, this time around the government is consulting the public before drafting the bill. They have launched a (Linux-based!) website designed to provide a public forum for discussion. Now is the time to speak up."
Actual Submission Page (Score:3, Informative)
http://copyright.econsultation.ca/topics-sujets/show-montrer/18
Answer the questions and email the responses to the address given.
Re:That's not how Harper does things. (Score:3, Informative)
Please read the following website before you flap your gums:
http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?pub=bill&doc=c-60&parl=38&ses=1&language=E [parl.gc.ca]
This was the bill introduced into parliment by the Liberal party which (fortunately) died on the floor with the confidence vote and subsequent election. In many ways Bill C-60 was significantly more draconian than bill C-61 http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Docid=3570473&file=4 [parl.gc.ca].
If you think any Canadian politician has your personal interests in mind, guess again.
Pirate Party of Canada (Score:4, Informative)
If you're Canadian and wish to have a positive impact on Copyright, the Pirate Party of Canada [piratepartyofcanada.com] may be your cup of tea.