Monthly Archives: January 2012

Let our scientists speak!

From Susan Carpenter: Kathryn O’Hara, past president of the Canadian Science Writers’ Association, wrote a letter to our prime minister asking for the freedom to speak publicly. Did you know that Canadian scientists who wish to speak to the media … Continue reading

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Can we have copyright in the internet age?

This comes from Susan Carpenter: The information highway is deserted today. Wikipedia and others are staging a blackout in protest of the US government’s anti-piracy act. SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) aims to stop copyright infringers online through a series … Continue reading

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Help create a strong voice for Canadian arts and culture in Ottawa!

A message from the Canadian Conference of the Arts: How? Mark your calendar for an important think-tank workshop with Alain Pineau from the Canadian Conference of the Arts. The Canadian cultural sector is facing considerable changes in its operating environment. … Continue reading

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