As the Canadian government prepares to pass copyright legislation (which this time, due to a majority government in the house, is very likely to pass) my analysis remains much the same as Michael Geist's. "Why is Canada sticking to digital lock rules when a more balanced approach that is consistent with the WIPO Internet treaties is readily available? The answer is obvious - the digital lock rules are primarily about satisfying U.S. pressure, not Canadian public opinion... the unwillingness to stand up for Canadians on digital locks represents a huge failure. Moreover, it sends the message that when pressed, Canada will cave... The failure of C-11 is that the government isn't relieving the copyright pressure. It is asking for more."
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