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Geist's Fair Copyright for Canada Principles

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the canada-leads-the-way dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Canadian law prof Michael Geist has been leading the charge against a Canadian DMCA including the creation of a Fair Copyright for Canada Facebook group that now has more than 38,000 members. Having delayed the legislation, he now outlines what Canadians should be fighting for — more flexible fair dealing, a balanced implementation of the WIPO Internet treaties, an ISP safe harbor, and a modernized backup copy provision."

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  1. it's german by User+956 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Canadian law prof Michael Geist has been leading the charge against a Canadian DMCA including the creation of a Fair Copyright for Canada Facebook group that now has more than 38,000 members.

    With Mr. Geist leading the discussion, I'm sure it's very spirited. The RIAA doesn't have a ghost of a chance.

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  2. 38,000 Canadians? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    that's like what, 32,000 Americans?

    38,000 frantic Canadians standing around saying "eh? take off ya DMCA hoser". Adorably cute. I could just kiss Canadians.

    1. Re:38,000 Canadians? by p0tat03 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Actually, 38,000 Canadians is, as of right now, is approx. 38,950 Americans. Enjoy our plummeting currency! :)

  3. Re:Why Is This In Politics???!!! by fictionpuss · · Score: 2, Funny

    Would you care to state upon whose behalf you are outraged? Of course not, you're an Anonymous Coward, or **AA. Just for that I'm going to download 5 more albums.