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Michael Geist

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Michael Geist is the author of the textbook Internet Law in Canada, and the editor of In the Public Interest: The Future of Canadian Copyright Law. Dr. Geist serves on the Privacy Commissioner of Canada's Expert Advisory Board and maintains privacyinfo.ca, a privacy law resource. His work has been recognized with the 2008 Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org) Pioneer Award, the 2003 Public Leadership Award from Canarie, and the 2002 Canadian Association of Law Teachers Scholarly Paper Award. He was named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 for 2002. Dr. Geist spent six years on the board of the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (cira.ca, the dot-ca administrative agency) and three years with the Public Interest Registry (pir.org), which manages the dot-org domain. He currently serves on the Open Society Institute's Information Program Sub-Board, and was a member of Canada's National Task Force on Spam. He blogs at michaelgeist.ca.

Affordable Internet access is everyone's business: Geist

Mon Apr 11 2016

At the CRTC hearing this week, there will be considerable pressure to declare Internet access an essential service.
Ontario music fund oversight hits a sour note: Geist

Mon Apr 04 2016

Internal documents show government departments were concerned over skyrocketing budgets, overstated impacts and questions about of Ontario's music fund.
Canada needs to keep next billion-dollar startup at home: Geist

Mon Mar 28 2016

Canada is a long way from replicating the U.S. innovation environment.
When it comes to the TPP, U.S. demands could trump Canadian desires: Geist

Mon Mar 21 2016

It has become clear that Canada will face stiff opposition from the U.S. if it seeks to exercise flexibility in how it implements the TPP.
Copyright ruling strikes fair balance in heated education fight: Geist

Mon Mar 14 2016

Last month's decision by the Surpeme Court largely confirmed the approach to copying taken by educational institutions.
Skinny TV packages jump start competition: Geist

Mon Mar 07 2016

Despite some criticisms, the reality is that the combination of basic television service and the pick-and-pay model that must be offered by the end of the year is changing the marketplace for the better.
Apple iPhone unlock standoff rotten to the core: Geist

Mon Feb 29 2016

Should Apple lose this case, it will escalate fears that in today’s smartphone world, privacy is gone too.
Secrecy around $30M Ontario music fund strikes wrong notes: Geist

Mon Feb 22 2016

The Ontario government has exaggerated the impact of the first round of funding with the creation of relatively few new full-time positions and limited international investment in the province.
Cities choose sides in high-speed Internet battle: Geist

Mon Feb 15 2016

City councils in Toronto and Ottawa voiced their opinions on Bell's appeal of a CRTC ruling on Internet infrastructure.
Digital era raises tough questions about journalism’s future: Geist

Mon Feb 08 2016

Can emerging digital alternatives provide an effective substitute for local broadcasters and newspapers?
Canada is about to sign the Pacific trade deal. What next? Geist

Mon Feb 01 2016

The government will have ample time to engage in the consultation and study that was largely absent during a negotiation process that was notable primarily for its secrecy.
Why your telecom must defend your right to privacy: Geist

Mon Jan 25 2016

How your personal information is used and who can gain access to it has emerged as one the most challenging and controversial privacy issues of our time.
Why Canada could get caught in a global privacy battle: Geist

Mon Jan 18 2016

An EU court decision and the TPP could create a problem for Canada’s data privacy laws.
Why Mayor John Tory is against competition for access to affordable fast broadband: Geist

Mon Jan 11 2016

CRTC submissions how Canadian cities are addressing the critical need for affordable high-speed Internet services in different ways.
Why Mayor John Tory is against competition for access to affordable fast broadband: Geist

Sat Jan 09 2016

CRTC submissions how Canadian cities are addressing the critical need for affordable high-speed Internet services in different ways.
Why Canada's high drug prices are about to soar higher: Geist

Mon Dec 21 2015

Drug patent protection is extended in several key trade deals. Canada's high drug costs and low R&D spending are about to get worse.
How to defuse the battle over Uber: Geist

Mon Dec 14 2015

Uber and other ride-sharing services are too popular among consumers to be banned. Instead, there needs to be a compromise.
Why Netflix may come under fire from Ottawa: Geist

Mon Dec 07 2015

Website blocking and VPN access may be target of Trudeau government.
Quebec's online gambling law threatens Canada’s open Internet: Geist

Mon Nov 30 2015

Despite the clear legal mandate to avoid blocking, earlier this month the Quebec government introduced unprecedented legislation that would require Internet providers to engage in content blocking.
Paris attacks put Canada's Internet privacy laws at risk: Geist

Mon Nov 23 2015

There is a risk that the attacks will renew calls to go beyond Bill C-51, by restricting the use of encryption technologies that are widely used.