Media Alert: Can't Afford Big Copyright's Banquet? Join OnlineRights.ca for a 'Balanced Meal' Instead (fwd)

[Scott Elcomb]

If you're in T.O., not busy tomorrow night and interested in Canadian
Copyright reform (or bad-for-business stories [evil grin]) here's
something that might be worthwhile...

Only wish I could make it.  :(

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Russell McOrmond <russell-W/cP4liIXzk at public.gmane.org>
Date: Jan 18, 2006 5:13 PM
Subject: [discuss] Media Alert: Can't Afford Big Copyright's Banquet?
Join OnlineRights.ca for a 'Balanced Meal' Instead (fwd)
To: General Copyright Discussions <discuss-WolORMuebV4TBNh8kXeBKqyvx2GgBOVq930Pai70D+E at public.gmane.org>
Cc: info-MJEqh5BbKMUJAyYzE3YaXA at public.gmane.org, Universal Access Canada
<cpi-ua-W4fJYJ0jtx0Y6M8xKmy2xnioTA7GrhP5 at public.gmane.org>, CANadian OPENsource Education and
Research <discuss-oIpuSOuHPwhe04CwrWwdBg at public.gmane.org>

   I sent the following to all Toronto area candidates.  Please forward to
anyone you know in Toronto.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:36:18 -0500
From: Russell McOrmond - Digital Copyright Canada forum coordinator
     <letters -at- digital-copyright.ca>
To: undisclosed-recipients:  ;
Subject: Media Alert: Can't Afford Big Copyright's Banquet? Join OnlineRights.ca
      for a 'Balanced Meal' Instead

(Sent to Toronto area candidates.  See http://digital-copyright.ca for
who we are.)

Media Alert: Can't Afford Big Copyright's Banquet?
Join OnlineRights.ca for a 'Balanced Meal' Instead

Contact:

Ren Bucholz
   Policy Coordinator, Americas
   Electronic Frontier Foundation
   ren at eff.org
   +1 416 628-0777

Toronto - Tomorrow night, January 19th, the Canadian
copyright lobby is putting on a $250/person banquet to
generate political donations for a friendly MP. They might
be doing it because they're nice, or perhaps they're
feeling generous because of the influence they expect to
gain once the night is over. But no matter what their
motivations, the event presents a startling picture:
copyright interests contributing thousands of dollars to a
politician who sets policy for their industry.  This
practice can't be ignored, especially in a year when
Canadian copyright is likely to undergo its biggest
revision in decades.  That's why Online Rights Canada (ORC)
is having an alternative event at the same
address.  You can read our invitation to the public at
http://www.onlinerights.ca/news/balanced_meal/

If politicians take tens of thousands of dollars from the
industries they regulate, are independent artists,
educators, librarians and the general public really going
to get a fair shake? So come out on Thursday, and meet
regular Canadians who want a seat at the copyright table.

We've confirmed the attendance of Neil Leyton, founder of
the Fading Ways music label; Joey DeVilla, Accordion Guy
and Toronto blogger extraordinaire; and a host of other
guests. We hope to see you there as well.

Please note: this is a nonpartisan event.  ORC has no
position on how Canadians should vote in the coming
election.

When:
    Thursday, January 19th 2006
    6 P.M. - 7 P.M

Where:
    The Corner Cafe @ The Drake Hotel
    1150 Queen St. W. in Toronto
    Call Ren Bucholz @ 416/300-5316 on the night of the event if you get
lost

RSVPs appreciated but not required:
    info at OnlineRights.ca

For more information:
    http://www.OnlineRights.ca/news/balanced_meal

--
  Russell McOrmond, Internet Consultant: <http://www.flora.ca/>
  Please send a letter to your candidates to let them know Digital
  Copyright issues are important to you!
  http://www.digital-copyright.ca/election2006/letter1
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