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On Election Day in Canada, which parties are offering the best digital rights platforms?

Posted on October 14, 2008

Michael Geist has been doing some amazing work on digital issues during this election campaign.1. Earlier in the campaign, Michael released the 2008 Copyright Pledge which simply asks candidates to agree to support balanced copyright reform. You can read the full details of the pledge on his website. As of election day, the Green Party as an entity has agreed to the pledge, as well as 90 New Democrat and 42 Liberal candidates. No support from the Conservatives or Bloq Quebecois. The Bloc's lack of support is suprising, given the way they've positioned themselves as the champions of cul...

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