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CBC | Business News

U.S. job cuts pass million mark for 1st time since 2005

The number of U.S. job cuts announced this year will pass the one-million mark for the first time in three years, according to a new report by Challenger, Gray and Christmas.

Congress prepares to consider U.S. automakers' pleas for support

U.S. Democratic congressional leaders say they want to help prevent the failure of any of America's Big Three auto companies but are not yet ready to make any financial commitments.

2008 housing sales to decline 15%: ReMax

The number of homes sold in 2008 in Canada is expected to total 440,000, a 15 per cent decrease from the previous year, ReMax said in its sales forecast Wednesday.

Oil up, stockpiles and OPEC credibility down

Oil prices edged up marginally on Wednesday after U.S. stockpiles showed a surprising decline in November and Qatar's oil minister hinted that new OPEC production cuts were imminent.

Stilwell eyes cost cuts if nominees win top jobs at Kingsway Financial

Stilwell Group, the New York investment firm pushing to replace two top executives at Kingsway Financial Services Inc., is promising prompt cost-cutting if it's successful.

Scotiabank hurt in Q4, but expects better 2009

The Bank of Nova Scotia released depressed results for a previously disclosed difficult fourth quarter, but is predicting a better fiscal 2009, president and CEO Rick Waugh said.

ATCO Structures lays off 400 Calgary workers

About 400 people are out of work after Calgary-based ATCO Structures lost a contract to build a work camp for an oilsands mine north of Fort McMurray.

Turnaround depends on global demand, Wabush Mines tells workers

A Labrador iron ore mining company that plans to lay off more than a third of its workforce says a comeback will largely depend on how quickly the global financial crisis is resolved.

Rogers shares dip after founder's death

Shares in Rogers Communications Inc. were down slightly in Tuesday's trading following the announcement of the passing of its founder and chief executive officer Ted Rogers on Tuesday.

Canadian vehicle sales down 10.3% in November

November vehicle sales in Canada dropped 10.3 per cent to 105,221, compared with 117,284 a year earlier.

Cable giant, Blue Jays owner Ted Rogers dies at 75

Canadian media magnate Ted Rogers, the founder and CEO of Rogers Communications, has died at the age of 75.

Manulife expects $1.5B loss in Q4

Manulife Financial Corp. said Tuesday it will lose $1.5 billion in the final three months of the year because of plunging equity markets.

RIM trims revenue and profit estimates as stock slides

Research in Motion, which gave the world the BlackBerry, saw its stock hit a 52-week low Tuesday before it announced it has lowered its sights for third-quarter revenue and profit.

Nexen stock jumps on takeover speculation

Shares of Calgary-based energy company Nexen Inc. jumped more than 20 per cent Tuesday on rumours of a pending takeover bid from French energy giant Total.

Markets split: Toronto down, New York up

North American stock markets moved in different directions Tuesday, with New York gaining 3.3 per cent and Toronto slipping 0.9 per cent.

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Internet & E-commerce Law | Author: Michael Geist,
Canada Research Chair in Internet & E-commerce Law, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law

 

Microsoft Obtains Further Judgment Over Counterfeit Software

Microsoft has obtained a federal court order that imposes a $100,000 award against a Quebec man for selling infringing software in violation of an earlier court order.  The decision comes on the heels of a recent decision involving ...

Goldstein Reintroduces Anti-Spam Bill

Senator Yoine Goldstein has reintroduced his anti-spam bill.  Bill S-202 is designed to provide Canadian authorities with the tools to address spamming activities.

Coverage of the Why Copyright Film

CBC, La Presse, and the National ...

Obama Transition Team Uses Creative Commons Licence

The Obama transition team website located at change.gov has adjusted its copyright license to a Creative Commons attribution licence.  The Canadian government still maintains crown copyright over similar documents.
Knopf on IP and the Economy

Howard Knopf has a terrific post on how Canada could use IP and IP policy to address concerns with the economy.
Canada Backpedals On Data Sharing Agreement With U.S.

The Canadian Press reports that the Canadian government has quietly dropped plans to let the United States house a database of personal information about Canadians who hold special driver's licences ...

Thousands Complain To CRTC About Do-Not-Call List

The CBC reports that the CRTC has received thousands of complaints about the do-not-call list and the continuation of unwanted telemarketing calls.
Why Copyright?: Canadian Voices on Copyright Law

One year ago today, I launched the Fair Copyright for Canada Facebook group.  The past twelve months have seen thousands of Canadians speak out on copyright reform with the issue capturing political and public attention as ...

Saskatchewan Promises Universal Broadband Access

The Saskatchewan government has pledged to make broadband universally accessbile within three years.  The government has promised millions of dollars to improve its rural telecommunications infrastructure.
Crookes Appeals B.C. Linking Decision

P2PNet.net reports that Wayne Crookes has appealed a recent B.C. decision that addressed the liability for linking to allegedly defamatory content.
CBC's Search Engine on Canada's Digital Isolation

CBC's Search Engine laments the current state of digital Canada.

McGuinty Calls for Facebook-Based Consultation on License Restrictions

Earlier this fall, I wrote a column on the CRTC's online consultation on new media, commending the CRTC for conducting the consultation but concluding that it takes more than "if you build it, they will come" approach."  ...

Garneau on Canadian Technology Policy

CBC features an interview with Marc Garneau, new Liberal MP and former head of the Canada Space Agency.  Garneau, the Liberal science and technology critic, acknowledges that "there were a surprising number of people ...

Exclaim on the Canadian Music Business in 2008

Exclaim reviews the current state of the Canadian music industry, lamenting the support for Bill C-61 from CRIA and CIRPA.
Brunet on the CRTC Net Throttling Decision

Alain Brunet comments on last week's CRTC decision involving Bell and CAIP.

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