Michael Geist has some good news:
The word this afternoon is that Industry Minister Jim Prentice will not introduce the Canadian DMCA tomorrow. The thousands of letters and phone calls over the past week have urged the government to adopt balanced copyright reforms that meets everyone’s needs and does not unduly harm education, consumer rights, privacy, and free speech. The delay provides an exceptional opportunity for Minister Prentice to consult more broadly and to factor those concerns into the forthcoming bill in the interests of all Canadians.
This is terrific news for all Canadians. And it’s a clear demonstration of how grassroots political action undertaken by the citizenry can still have a tremendous impact on the decision-makers in Ottawa. Many thanks to all the people who took time to have their voices heard by writing letters, calling their representatives, and spreading the word. The fight even got national attention in the media.
(All these links ganked from Michael Geist’s site)
