UBC, one of Canada’s largest universities, has announced that it will not sign the Access Copyright model licence. The decision is particularly notable since UBC President Stephen Toope is also the chair of AUCC, which negotiated the model licence. UBC says it is “taking the bolder, more principled and sustainable […]
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More Opposition to the Access Copyright Model Licence
In addition to the UBC decision to not sign the Access Copyright model licence, the Manitoba Library Association has added its voice in opposition to the agreement. Moreover, the Trent University Senate has adopted a motion stating “that the Senate, in solidarity with the CAUT, the CFS and dozens of […]
The Canadian Perspective on the GSU Fair Use Case
Ariel Katz has an exhaustive, 4,000 word must-read post on the Georgia State University fair use decision and some of the implications for Canadian copyright and the university licensing. Every Canadian university that signs the Access Copyright letter of intent today should read this post first.
Queen’s To Sign Non-Binding Access Copyright Letter of Intent
Queen’s University has announced it will sign a non-binding letter of intent to accept the Access Copyright – AUCC deal. The University said the non-binding letter of intent “will allow the university more time to consider whether to accept the model licence.” Look for many universities to follow suit today […]
Opposition Mounts to AUCC – Access Copyright Deal
Access Copyright will likely promote many universities signing its agreement with AUCC tomorrow, but opposition to the deal continues to mount across the country: the Queen’s University Senate will consider a motion opposing the AUCC – Access Copyright agreement later this month. Carleton University’s Graduate Students’ Association have posted a […]
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