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TSX tumbles below 8,000

A double-barrelled shot of tumbling oil prices and more bad news from one of Canada's big banks pushed the S&P/TSX composite index under 8,000 points for the first time in more than five years.

Flaherty to deliver economic update next week

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced Thursday he will deliver a long-awaited economic update next week, even as a newly released report forecast a possible $5.3 billion in federal deficits over the next two years.

Auto companies, unions must produce long-term plan: Clement

Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement said Thursday the Big 3 domestic automotive companies and their unions need to come up with a plan for the industry's long-term future.

TD discloses $350M charge

TD Bank became the latest of the big five Canadian banks to disclose large charges it will take in its fourth quarter as it will book $350 million in credit trading losses.

Teck shares fall on debt-cutting plan

Shares in Teck Cominco Ltd. dropped more than 15 per cent in afternoon Thursday after the debt-laden mining company unveiled its first steps to reduce its debtload.

Budget officer forecasts $3.9B deficit next year

Canada is on course to record "modest" deficits in the next two years and faces the "distinct possibility" of falling into the red this year as well, says a report by Canada's independent parliamentary budget officer.

Oil falls below $50 a barrel

The wild swing in the price of oil continued Thursday as crude closed under $50 US a barrel.

N.W.T. garages may see silver lining from snow tire shortage

Drivers across Canada are dealing with a shortage of winter tires this season, thanks to a new snow-tire law in Quebec, but garages in the Northwest Territories say the early winters up north could give them an advantage.

Conrad Black seeking clemency from President Bush

Deposed media baron Conrad Black is hoping George W. Bush will grant him clemency during the U.S. president's final weeks in office.

Junior energy companies welcome Alberta royalty rollback

Small oil and gas companies are welcoming the Alberta government's rollback on royalty rates for new drilling projects announced Wednesday to help kick-start activity in the province.

Canada's housing boom over, but no collapse in sight: BNS

Canada's longest housing boom in 60 years is over, according to a new report released by Scotiabank Economics Thursday.

U.S. jobless claims hit 16-year high

The U.S. Labour Department said first-time jobless benefits claims surged to a seasonally adjusted 542,000 last week - the highest since July 1992.

CRTC allows Bell to continue internet throttling

Bell Canada Inc. is not breaking any laws by slowing internet speeds and will be allowed to continue throttling its customers, the CRTC has ruled.

Leading-edge entrepreneurs turn international heads

Canadian companies Forrec, Arius3D and Arctic Kingdom Marine Expeditions have something in common: The world loves what they do, while Canadians know very little about them.

Falling prices can wreak economic havoc

Even as the possiblity of tumbling prices rears its head, the reasons underlying the drop will tell the tale. Unlike rising prices, why you have deflation determines whether you want it.

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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

The Meaning of the CRTC Decision

Mirko Bibic, Chief Regulatory Officer, Bell:

"With this decision, the Commission has rightly confirmed that network operators are in the best position to determine how to operate their networks effectively and ...

CRTC Denies CAIP Application on Throttling, But Sets Net Neutrality Hearing

This morning, the CRTC issued its much-anticipated ruling in the CAIP v. Bell case, the first major case to test the legality of Internet throttling. The Commission denied CAIP's application, ruling that ...

The Governor-General is currently reading the Speech from the Throne, which sets the forthcoming legislative agenda, in the Senate. The speech unsurprisingly includes reference to copyright reform:

Cultural creativity and ...

CRTC Bell - CAIP Throttling Decision Tomorrow
The CBC reports that the CRTC will release its much anticipated decision on Bell's throttling practices on Thursday morning.

Ontario Legislature Passes Bill 85
The Ontario legislature this morning passed Bill 85, facilitating the creation of an "enhanced drivers' licence" that uses RFID. I wrote about the bill yesterday.
Update: Media ...
Stanford Engineering Uses BitTorrent To Distribute Courses
TorrentFreak reports that Stanford's Engineering Everywhere is using BitTorrent to distribute its course materials.
SaveOurNet.ca Launches Action Campaign
SaveOurNet.ca has launched a new campaign urging Canadians to write to the CRTC on net neutrality.
Local Councillor Claims Copyright in University Name
Robert Lutczyk, a local councillor in Oshawa, is claiming that he owns the copyright to the "University of Ontario Institute of Technology." [hat tip: FlackLife]
NDP Announces Shadow Cabinet
The NDP has announced their shadow cabinet with Charlie Angus tabbed as the critic for heritage, culture, and digital issues.
Clement on Copyright Reform
Stephen Taylor posts the first interview with new Industry Minister Tony Clement on copyright reform. Clement positions himself as a part of the iPod generation, emphasizes the effects of ...
"Enhanced" Licence May Enhance Privacy and Security Risks
This week the Ontario legislature will resume debate on Bill 85, proposed legislation that could lead to the creation of an "enhanced drivers licence" in the province (referred to as an EDL). My weekly technology law column (Toronto ...
Statscan Reports E-Commerce Sales on the Rise
Statistics Canada is out today with new data that shows e-commerce sales in Canada rose significantly between 2005 and 2007.
eMusic Loses Domain Name Claim For eMusic.ca
eMusic has lost a CIRA domain name dispute resolution case over emusic.ca. The domain was registered in 2001.
Canton on Copyright Wishes
David Canton's latest column in the London Free Press warns government about being careful what is wishes for on copyright.
Calgary Man Receives Fine Under Illegal Camcording Conviction
A Calgary man has become the first person convicted under the Criminal Code's new anti-camcording provision. The man received a $1,495 fine and was placed on probation for one year. ...

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