OTTAWA – The Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) at the University of Ottawa has launched a new website aimed at facilitating digital advocacy.
DigitalAgenda.ca is CIPPIC’s response to the government’s “recent commitment to develop and pursue a strategy for Canada to regain its leadership role in the global digital economy”, the press release said.
“DigitalAgenda.ca will provide a venue for Canadians to learn about digital issues as they arise, to discuss them, and let their government know how they feel about these issues,” said CIPPIC acting director David Fewer, in the release.
The site will initially focus on the on-going copyright consultation process, and will use an Idea Torrent allowing Canadians to suggest, analyze and vote on copyright reform ideas. It will host a letter writing tool encouraging users to customize a submission to the consultation, as well as provide information on the proposed anti-malware bill (the Electronic Commerce Protection Act), the Lawful Access bills, and net neutrality.
CIPPIC’s mandate is to advocate for balance in policy and law-making on issues arising out of new technologies. It was established in 2003 at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section.
