Tag Archives: David Canton

Legislating The Speed (Limit) of Light

By Adam | Published: June 3, 2009
I’ve been thinking a lot about the talk that Jim Carroll gave at the Tech Alliance Power breakfast (much of which was cataloged here and examined in greater depth by the good folks at Honey Design and by David Canton). The question that keeps coming to my mind is this: If innovation moves faster [...]
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News & Notes on Bill C-61 (AKA Canadian DMCA)

By Adam | Published: June 23, 2008
London Ontario’s David Canton has written a column in today’s London Free Press on Bill C-61. As Michael Geist was quick to point out, David minces no words in describing his opinion of the proposed legislation: “…the bill is flawed and should not be passed in its current state…” “Canada had an opportunity to set an example [...]
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Michael Geist | CRTC New Media Consultation

By Adam | Published: May 16, 2008
h/t to David Canton via Twitter… Please add your comments about Net Neutrality to the CRTC’s Consultations site. Links:David Canton’s CommentaryMichael Geist – CRTC New Media Consultation
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Copyright Rumours Swirling Again

By Adam | Published: May 14, 2008
h/t to David Canton via Twitter… Michael Geist is indicating that the Canadian copyright reform measures that the Conservative government has been advancing is again in play. There are many points at issue here, including: A lack of transparency in the legal process that has the appearance of cronyism and capitulation to special interest (including the [...]
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