Good news story gets buried in anti-Trudeau wave
Whatever the Liberals do these days—even if it is groundbreaking, and puts $100-million into the creation of domestic news stories—they cannot win.
Denise Bombardier was complex, controversial, and cantankerous
Bombardier had no real equivalent in the rest of Canada, or even in North America.
Multiculturalism remains a benefit, not a threat, to Canadian society
Canadian Multiculturalism Day is a reminder to not only respect the diversity of views, but also renew our commitment to call out and eliminate hate crimes, hate speech, and online hate.
Copyright is king in the battle for Canadian content
It is through their ownership of intellectual property that Canadians companies can prosper, grow, and take risks while funding new opportunities.
How Canada can take a domestic approach to protecting the livelihood of our music creators
The music industry is evolving quickly, and governments should act to protect all rights holders so all creators in Canada are not left behind for another generation.
Lightfoot inspired us to understand Canada
It is a shame we will not have our unofficial poet laureate around to remind us of the beauty of the land and the extraordinary history we share.
Senate Conservatives stall Bill C-11, insist government accept Upper Chamber’s amendments
The controversial Online Streaming Act, which the House first passed last June, is back in the Senate again, and is expected to be voted on this week.
Bill C-11 affects the future of Canada’s domestic film and TV sector
The future of Canada’s domestic film and television sector depends on our collective ability to retain and control a meaningful share of the IP we create and produce.
Time to pay the piper
Google leadership told a parliamentary committee that the government’s attempt to monetize internet news content for local support would not work. They said the same thing in Australia and, according to the government there, the move has provided almost $200-million in payments to news providers since the bill passed in 2021.
Feds owe it to Canadian public to address the harm caused by copyright term extension
Only a miniscule percentage of copyright owners will benefit from an extra 20 years of protection, meanwhile, the rest of us lose unless balancing measures are taken. The government owes it to the Canadian public to ensure broad access to cultural heritage.
