Margot Patterson
Full bioBroadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel: “Time To Act”
Broadcasters obtain injunction in bid to stem “emerging trend” of pre-loaded set-top boxes
The Federal Court of Canada recently granted three large broadcasters an order for an injunction* against retailers of pre-loaded “plug-and-play” […]
A Brief History of the Broadcast Reproduction Right
The following is a timeline of broadcast reproduction copyright developments, leading to yesterday’s Supreme Court of Canada decision in CBC […]
Online Endorsements and “Astroturfing”
Having warned consumers: “Don’t buy into fake online endorsements” last year, the Competition Bureau sent a strong message to the media […]
Balancing the Budget …and Balancing Copyright
The Government of Canada’s Budget Plan for 2015 proposes various measures within the expected areas of tax relief, job creation and economic growth […]
Let’s Talk TV – CRTC Roadmap to “Maximize Viewer Choice”
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has issued its fourth “Let’s Talk TV” policy decision on the regulation of the Canadian television […]
Let’s Talk TV – Delayering 50 years of Regulation in “the Age of Abundance”
In an important policy decision issued today, “The way forward – Creating compelling and diverse Canadian programming”, the CRTC announced “significant changes to […]
Canada’s Anti-Spam Law – New Guidance on Offering Apps, Software
Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL) targets more than just email and text messages CASL also prohibits installing a “computer program” – […]