There are many reports about the release this week of an ACTA summary document that was first made available on the USTR website. These articles suggest that this reflects new support for transparency from the Obama administration. While it may be true that the administration supports greater transparency, making that […]
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Canada’s ACTA Briefing, Part Five: The Fight Over a De Minimis Exception
One of the most interesting points of discussion/disagreement during the ACTA briefing arose from the possibility of including a de minimus exception within the Border Measures chapter. The exception is presumably designed to ensure that tougher border measures does not result in iPod searching border guards. Canadian officials indicated that […]
Canada’s ACTA Briefing, Part Four: Timeline
Canadian officials were asked whether there was a timeline for completion. Officials responded that they could not confirm that the treaty would be completed by the end of 2009, noting that negotiations were delayed to start the year by a new incoming administration in the United States. The next round […]
Canada’s ACTA Briefing, Part Three: The Official Summary Document
Canadian officials confirmed that they favour a more transparent approach to ACTA. They indicated that there are ongoing discussions among negotiating partners about how to address transparency concerns. During the meeting, officials released a document that will apparently be made available by all ACTA negotiating partners. The document – which […]
Canada’s ACTA Briefing, Part Two: The Treaty Provisions
The ACTA briefing included a look at the treaty to date that effectively confirmed the substance of many of the leaks online. They plan to post the powerpoint slides used for the presentation, but the key points on substance:
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