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Canadian Federation of Students issues statement on copyright reform
Gen Charest
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April 28, 2008
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Canadian Federation of Students issues statement on copyright reform

OTTAWA--A balance between the rights of creators and users has to be a cornerstone of a revised Copyright Act, according to a statement released today from Canada's largest students' organisation. Among other reforms, the Can…

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One-Time Funding for Colleges Is Only a Small Step
Gen Charest
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April 25, 2008
Media Release

One-Time Funding for Colleges Is Only a Small Step

TORONTO--The McGuinty government's funding announcement of $60 million over three years for college equipment modernization is only a modest first step to address annual budget shortfalls that are being improperly downloaded …

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Federal Court Ruling Confirms Minimal Oversight of Corporate-Sponsored University Research
Gen Charest
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April 24, 2008
Media Release

Federal Court Ruling Confirms Minimal Oversight of Corporate-Sponsored University Research

OTTAWA--A federal court judge has stalled a former graduate student's attempts to have an investigation into a drinking water experiment the University of Toronto conducted in Wiarton, Ontario under contract to a private chem…

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Work permit changes a positive step
Gen Charest
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April 22, 2008
Media Release

Work permit changes a positive step

OTTAWA-- The Canadian Federation of Students welcomes the government's announcement of changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. "These changes address a key recommendation of the Canadian Federation of Students for…

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