Copying a Right: Ripping off someone else’s work isn’t always indefensible

A great article from the National Post covering all aspects of copyright infringement, from e-books and music to designer handbags.

Copying a Right: Ripping off someone else’s work isn’t always indefensible:

"Marcus Boon, a York University professor who authored the book In Praise of Copying, hails duplication as inherently human and beneficial."

Canadian Prime Minister to enact a Canadian DMCA in six weeks

Michael Geist reports that Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper promises to enact a Canadian version of the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act sometime in June. He is doing this despite any consensus within his inner circle, party, or the Canadian people. Harper is bowing to increasing pressure from the US.

Cory Doctorow reminds us of the overwhelming opposition to this same Conservative party position and the stupidity of being the first country to succumb to pressure from the US while an international treaty is in the works.

Speak out:

Write a paper letter to your Member of Parliament and send copies to the Prime Minister, Moore, Clement and Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff. No stamp is required - be sure to include your home address and send it to the House of Commons, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6.