The so-called "Copyright Modernization Act" was debated in the House of Commons yesterday. The debate started at about 10:20, broke for Statements by Members and Question period (14:00-15:05), and resumed until 5:30.
Edmonton - Strathcona
It has begunThe so-called "Copyright Modernization Act" was debated in the House of Commons yesterday. The debate started at about 10:20, broke for Statements by Members and Question period (14:00-15:05), and resumed until 5:30.
The Net's influence on Edmonton - StrathconaCBC journalist Jesse Brown has posted his latest netcast that summarized some key Internet issues surrounding the election. He speaks about the antiquated election results blackout, as well as the influence of vote swapping, strategic voting, and copyright on the riding of Edmonton - Strathcona. I have to admit that I had high hopes for Rahim Jaffer, which he never followed through with. I consider it his personal choice to have technology policy add to environmental policy to push him out of office.
The New Copyright MPsMichael Geist reports that, "coming out of last night's election, 34 candidates who supported the copyright pledge during the campaign were elected - 11 Liberals and 23 New Democrats".
Michael Geist: The Copyright MPsMichael Geist has identified a group of 27 MPs (nine percent of all MPs) who share two key attributes - they won their riding by 10 percent or less in the last election and their riding is home to a university. The combination is important since it is these MPs - not the very safe Jim Prentice - who will face the consequences of the Prentice bill that will harm a generation well versed in digital technologies, social networks, and the Internet.
Copyright Law for Who? The Lobbyists and the CharmedLawrence posts on his Noteworthy BLOG a bit about who has been lobbying around Copyright, and how everyone can get involved in reporting this issue.
MP pops the question, MP votes yesEdmonton Journal article by Nick Lees discloses the question:
Alberta and Ontario getting together? Hmm... What did Mr. Harper say about "the west" on election night?
Election 2006: Edmonton--StrathconaElection 2006: Please add comments to discuss riding specific activities, links to candidate information, etc. Incumbent informationEdmonton–Strathcona / Edmonton–Strathcona MP: Rahim Jaffer (Parliamentary Internet)
Reply from Rahim Jaffer, M.P. Re: Copyright and Bill C-60: stepping on the toes of the provinces + diminishing property rightsRahim Jaffer, M.P. for Edmonton Strathcona, wrote the following letter in email:
Request for clarification of Conservative Party Policy Declaration (copyright, patent, etc)The following was sent in an email to key Conservative members of parliament. As we head into an election, our community would appreciate answers some questions so that they can be used to help in our decision about who to support. While the questions are my own, I am trying to represent a group of new-media creators and audiences. The questions will focus on patent and copyright, including both domestic and foreign policy perspectives on these areas of policy. We wish to receive clarifications of some of the related policy statements from the March 19, 2005 policy declaration.
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