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Canadian Consumer Groups Release Copyright White Paper

Ottawa, Ontario - Members of a large coalition of Canadian consumer advocates released an open letter today to Canada’s ministers responsible for Canadian copyright policy. This letter is concerning a White Paper on Canadian Consumer Copyright policy the groups have published. White Paper participants include Option consommateurs, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC), the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC), and the grassroots digital activism organization, Online Rights Canada.

Vancouver Museum Reopens After Theft

VANCOUVER—The University of British Columbia’s Museum of Anthropology reopened Monday after the theft Saturday of a dozen works by the late Canadian artist Bill Reid, reports the New York Times via the Canadian press. Museum authorities and Reid's widow, Martine, expressed concern that the works, which are mostly made from gold, would be melted down. “These pieces are Canadian treasures and belong to the Canadian people,� Jim Storie, the chairman of the Bill Reid Trust, said in a statement. “They’re all priceless.� Reid, who helped popularize native Canadian art, appears on the country's $20 bill.

Interbrand Reveals Best Canadian Brands Ranking - RIM BlackBerry Tops the List

"In our second Best Canadian Brands study, we have highlighted the need for Canadian brands to build their presence internationally. This will not only enhance growth, but also help defend against an onslaught of global market players in an increasingly integrated and borderless world economy," said Bev Tudhope, CEO, Interbrand Canada. "The brand topping this year's ranking BlackBerry is the quintessential success story of a global Canadian brand.

Microsoft announces Canadian artist series for Zune Originals

Zune Originals artist series to include seven designs by six Canadian artists - Free laser engraved artwork and personal text available for a limited time starting June 13, 2008 Zune information and high-resolution images are available at www.zunenews.ca >> TORONTO (CNW) - Microsoft Corp. today announced that seven designs by six Canadian artists will be added to the Zune Originals artist series. Available online at www.zuneoriginals.ca, Canadians can choose to customize their Zune with laser-engraved artwork from inspiring Canadian artists. All Zune Originals artwork and engraving will be offered free for three months starting June 13, 2008.

Environmental Control Corporation Acquires Second Canadian Patent

VANCOUVER, BC -- 05/20/08 -- Environmental Control Corporation ("EVCC") (OTCBB: EVCC) -- It is with great pleasure that Environmental Control Corporation ("EVCC") (OTCBB: EVCC) announces the approval of its second Canadian Patent. The Reverse Flow Catalytic Muffler, Canadian Patent # 2,448,648, now accompanies Canadian Patent # 2,448,742 -- The Combined Catalytic Muffler. Other intellectual property currently held by EVCC includes two U.S. Patents: The Reverse Flow Catalytic Muffler (U.S. Patent # 7,018,590) and The Combined Catalytic Muffler (U.S. Patent # 6,622,482); and one pending patent in Europe: the Reverse Flow Catalytic Muffler (Patent Application # 02742591.7). It is anticipated that the European patent application will be approved and registered in the near future.

Canadian Law Clinic: Facebook Violates Canadian Privacy Law

A Canadian law clinic has filed a complaint against Facebook claiming that the service violates Canada's privacy law, according to a story by IDG news service.

At least 10 Bill Reid artworks stolen from anthropology museum at UBC

The University of British Columbia's Museum of Anthropology reopened yesterday morning, one day after a mysterious art heist that targeted pieces by acclaimed Canadian artist Bill Reid. Early reports have suggested that at least 10 pieces from the Reid collection have been taken, along with some Inca gold necklaces. RCMP are investigating the break-in, which was discovered by staff on Saturday morning. Jim Storie, chairman of the Bill Reid Trust, urges whoever stole the pieces to return them to authorities. "These pieces are Canadian treasures and belong to the Canadian people," he said. "They're all priceless." Mr. Reid, the son of a Haida mother and a father of European descent, was an important Canadian artist in the 20th century. He was influential in introducing the aboriginal art of Canada's northwest coast to the world, and produce

Canadian group charges that Facebook violates privacy laws

A Canadian public policy group Friday filed a complaint charging Facebook with 22 separate violations of a Canadian personal information protection law.

Canadian law clinic files privacy complaint against Facebook

A Canadian university law clinic has filed a privacy complaint against Facebook, alleging that the social-networking site's policies include 22 separate violations of a Canadian privacy law. continue

Canadian Law Clinic Files Privacy Complaint Against Facebook

A Canadian university law clinic has filed a privacy complaint against Facebook, alleging that the social-networking site's policies include 22 separate violations of a Canadian privacy law.

Canadian law clinic files privacy complaint against Facebook

A Canadian university law clinic has filed a privacy complaint against Facebook, alleging that the social-networking site's policies include 22 separate violations of a Canadian privacy law.

Canadian Group Charges that Facebook Violates Privacy Laws

Computerworld — A Canadian public policy group Friday filed a complaint charging Facebook with 22 separate violations of a Canadian personal information protection law.

Canadian composer, fiddler Oliver Schroer dies at 52

Oliver Schroer, the distinctive Canadian fiddler, is shown in Toronto in 1999. He died Thursday.Oliver Schroer, the distinctive Canadian fiddler, is shown in Toronto in 1999. He died Thursday.

Canadian Domain Name Registrants To Get More Privacy

An anonymous reader writes "The Canadian Internet Registration Authority, which manages the dot-ca domain, plans to change its WHOIS policy to better protect domain name registrants. Quoting the Canadian Press: '[Law Professor Michael] Geist said the changes have raised the ire of law enforcement and intellectual property lawyers, who have used the Whois search to track down sexual predators and copyright violators.' Despite this, the organization seems committed to following through with the reforms." Geist also gave a talk recently about digital advocacy; the effectiveness of using modern technology to raise concerns and share ideas about issues such as privacy and copyright law.

Canadian ISP Ordered to Prove Traffic-Shaping is Needed

Sepiraph writes "In a letter sent to the Canadian Association of Internet Providers and Bell Canada on May 15, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) have ordered Bell Canada to provide tangible evidence that its broadband networks are congested to justify the company's Internet traffic-shaping policies. This is a response after Bell planned to tackle the issue of traffic shaping, also called throttling, on the company's broadband networks. It would be interesting to see Bell's response, as well as to see some real-world actual numbers and compare them to a previous study."

Canadian group: Facebook "a minefield of privacy invasion"

Facebook is the focus of a new complaint in Canada over its privacy policies and practices. The Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) filed the complaint this morning, asking the Privacy Commissioner of Canada to review what the CIPPIC believes are various violations of Canadian privacy law. There are 22 violations in all, says CIPPIC, making Facebook "a minefield of privacy invasion."

Identifying Canadian Freshwater Fish Through DNA Barcodes

New research by Canadian scientists, led by Nicolas Hubert at the Université Laval in Québec brings some good news for those interested in the conservation of a number of highly-endangered species of Canadian fish.

Microsoft announces Canadian artist series for Zune Originals

TORONTO, May 28 /CNW/ - Microsoft Corp. today announced that seven designs by six Canadian artists will be added to the Zune Originals artist series. Available online at www.zuneoriginals.ca, Canadians can choose to customize their Zune with laser-engraved artwork from inspiring Canadian artists. All Zune Originals artwork and engraving will be offered free for three months starting June 13, 2008.

Nominated 26 Canadian Playwrights for 2008 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre

TORONTO, July 14 /CNW/ - BMO Financial Group, sponsor of the Elinore & Lou Siminovitch Prize in Theatre, today announced the names of the 26 Canadian playwrights (please see below) who have been recognized with nominations for this year's award. The $100,000 prize - the largest in Canadian theatre - will be presented October 27, 2008, to a professional playwright who has made a significant contribution to theatre in Canada, based on their body of work.

Nominated 26 Canadian Playwrights for 2008 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre

TORONTO, July 14 /CNW/ - BMO Financial Group, sponsor of the Elinore & Lou Siminovitch Prize in Theatre, today announced the names of the 26 Canadian playwrights (please see below) who have been recognized with nominations for this year's award. The $100,000 prize - the largest in Canadian theatre - will be presented October 27, 2008, to a professional playwright who has made a significant contribution to theatre in Canada, based on their body of work.

Nominated 26 Canadian Playwrights for 2008 Siminovitch Prize in Theatre

TORONTO, July 14 /CNW/ - BMO Financial Group, sponsor of the Elinore & Lou Siminovitch Prize in Theatre, today announced the names of the 26 Canadian playwrights (please see below) who have been recognized with nominations for this year's award. The $100,000 prize - the largest in Canadian theatre - will be presented October 27, 2008, to a professional playwright who has made a significant contribution to theatre in Canada, based on their body of work.

Video games increasingly becoming a Canadian family activity

Video games increasingly becoming a Canadian family activity Get ready to move over Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble because it appears that for many Canadian families, family night means gathering around the gaming console or computer rather than the kitchen table according to a new Ipsos Reid poll.

Business coalition stresses need for better protection of intellectual property rights

TORONTO, May 25 /CNW Telbec/ - The Canadian Chamber of Commerce will announce on Monday the creation of the Canadian Intellectual Property Council, a coalition of Canadian businesses from a wide range of industry sectors, stressing the need for a review of Canada's current intellectual property regime to better recognize the importance of protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights in today's global economy.

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