Digital Rights Advocates Giving Up, Declares Trudeau’s Government Anti-Internet Drew Wilson | April 18, 2021 There was plenty of hope for the current government in the beginning, but it has regressed into the old habits. Advocates are giving up on them altogether.
Michael Geist Agrees That a Canadian Link Tax Law is a Bad Idea Drew Wilson | May 15, 2020 Earlier, we posted reasons why a Canadian link tax law would backfire. It seems that Michael Geist is largely agreeing with our analysis.
Michael Geist Responds to Liberal Platform. Says Party “Lost Their Way” Drew Wilson | October 3, 2019 It seems someone else has read the Liberal Party platform through the lens of digital rights. Michael Geist is apparently unimpressed with what he saw.
Fairplay Canada Faces Accusations of CRTC Backroom Dealing Drew Wilson | May 27, 2018 Just as things didn’t seem to be any worse for the lobbying efforts behind Internet censorship, Fairplay Canada is now in the midst of political controversy.
Canadian Internet Censorship Could Spark Charter Challenge – Geist Drew Wilson | February 4, 2018 More people are coming out to point out the problems with bringing Internet censorship in Canada. Michael Geist suggests it could run contrary to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
ZeroPaid Interviews Michael Geist Drew Wilson | May 21, 2012 One of the many things we are tracking here at ZeroPaid is the developments of the Canadian copyright reform legislation. So, we decided to talk to Michael Geist, one of the leading experts of copyright, the internet and digital rights in Canada.
Michael Geist Wraps Up 30 Days of DRM Drew Wilson | September 17, 2006 Michael Geist, a retiring member of the CIRA (Canadian Internet Registration Authority,) which is responsible for all the ‘.ca’ domains, has wrapped up his ’30 Days of DRM’ series.
Reaction to Access Copyright Statement Drew Wilson | August 17, 2006 Last week, Slyck reported on the statement released by Access Copyright.
Geist and Pollara Exchange Shots Over P2P Study Drew Wilson | March 23, 2006 It has become a tradition in Canada – never trust statistics.
Michael Geist Releases Book on Canadian Copyright Drew Wilson | October 2, 2005 Michael Geist has released a book called “In the Public Interest”. It is a book on Canadian Copyright in today’s digital world. It talks about everything from Grokster to Bill C-60.
