New copyright act to restrict free flow of information

[1]Redeye

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July 23, 2008

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We can expect to see huge changes to how we can use digital media if the Conservative government succeeds in passing its proposed amendments to the Copyright Act.

Artist: Geoffrey Glass [2]
Title: Changes to the copyright act [3]
Genre: Blues [4]
Length: 15:38 minutes (14.32 MB)
Format: Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)

On June 12th, the Minister of Trade introduced sweeping amendments to the Copyright Act that will change our digital lives.

Our ability to back up our DVDs, load software onto our computers, or prepare and distribute lessons in the classroom may change if the government passes C-61 when parliament resumes session this fall.

We speak with Geoffrey Glass, coordinator for the Vancouver Chapter of Fair Copyright Canada. >> get more info [5]

To find out more about Redeye, check out our website. [6]

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[1] http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/redeye
[2] http://rabble.ca/audio/by/artist/geoffrey_glass
[3] http://rabble.ca/audio/by/title/changes_to_the_copyright_act
[4] http://rabble.ca/audio/by/genre/blues
[5] http://www.faircopy.ca/
[6] http://www.coopradio.org/redeye
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[8] http://rabble.ca/user/register