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p2pnet news view | P2P | Politics:- Michael Geist has become a kind of unofficial Net spokesman for Canada.
Erudite and razor sharp, he makes a great investigative reporter, and he’d also make a great MP. But as he’s said more than once, he’s quite happy to continue as the Canada research chair in internet and e-commerce law at the University of Ottawa. And maybe that’s for the best. As a columnist, he’s possibly more effective against the likes of industry minister Jim Prentice than if he was in the House.
Copyright reform is a major issue and Geist has posted a 2008 election pledge focused on three commitments designed to generate respect for creators and consumers, ensure reforms don’t undermine or weaken user rights such as fair dealing, and commit to full public consultations on reforms before a bill is introduced and inclusive hearings tabled.
“The initial reaction to the pledge has been very strong,” he blogs, going on »»»
I am pleased to advise that the Green Party (as a party) has agreed to the pledge. In addition, the following NDP MPs have added their names as supporters:
* Charlie Angus, New Democrat MP, Timmins-James Bay, ON
* Olivia Chow, New Democrat MP, Trinity-Spadina, ON
* Libby Davies, New Democrat MP, Vancouver East, BC
* Michael Byers, New Democrat Candidate, Vancouver Centre, BC
* Anne Lagacé Dowson, New Democrat Candidate, Westmount, QC
* Phil Brown, New Democrat Candidate, Nepean-Carleton, ON
* John Chan, New Democrat Candidate, Calgary Centre-North, AB
* Tyler Kinch, New Democrat Candidate, Calgary Centre, ABIt is great to see the momentum behind a commitment to fair copyright reform in Canada (and note that Angus has just issued a press release focusing on NDP opposition to C-61). With just under two weeks until the election, there is still time to raise the issue with local candidates. Raise it today in your riding and let me know if you receive any responses. I’ll post an updated list next week. The pledge again:
Will you commit to a balanced approach to copyright reform that reflects the views of all Canadians by pledging:1. To respect the rights of creators and consumers.
2. Not to support any copyright bill that undermines or weakens the Copyright Act’s users rights.
3. To fully consult with Canadians before introducing any copyright reform bill and to conduct inclusive, national hearings on any tabled bill.
In French:
Vous engagerez-vous dans une approche équilibrée de la réforme sur le droit d’auteur qui reflète les opinions de tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes en promettant:
1. de respecter les droits des créateurs et des consommateurs
2. de ne pas supporter tout projet de loi sur le droit d’auteur détruisant ou diminuant les droits des utilisateurs face à la Loi sur le droit d’auteur
3. De consulter pleinement les Canadiens et Canadiennes avant d’introduire toute réforme sur le droit d’auteur et de tenir des audiences nationales inclusives sur tout projet de loi proposé.
Stay tuned.
he blogs - Copyright Pledge Gains Momentum - Green Party and NDP Candidates On Board, October 2, 2008
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October 6th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Did they get the permission of the RIAA and MPAA before making these outrageous pledges? We can’t have political parties thinking for themselves!!! They’re supposed to do what the media corporations tell them to do!!!
October 6th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Take Mike Seaward - Newmarket-aurora off the list the guy doesn’t know shit about copyright reform. I questioned his campaign office several times to speak to Mr Seaward he never returned the call or emails. Someone from his office did send me a press release written by charlie angus.. (asking for donations as well) I have to ask how many other candidates are on this list that don’t know a thing about the nature of copyright law or network neutrality for that matter and are simply only listening to a few intelligent party members who know a thing or two.