Finally, some of our politicians wake up

Michael Geist, whom I have spoken about before whenever discussing the Copyright situation in Canada, has created a 2008 Election Copyright Pledge. This pledge is designed to be taken by voters to the candidates in their ridings, asking them:

"Will you commit to a balanced approach to copyright reform that reflects the views of all Canadians by pledging:

1. To respect the rights of creators and consumers.
2. Not to support any copyright bill that undermines or weakens the Copyright Act’s users rights.
3. To fully consult with Canadians before introducing any copyright reform bill and to conduct inclusive, national hearings on any tabled bill."

So far, this pledge is getting great support from the NDP, whose candidates in both Calgary Centre-North and Calgary Centre have supported it. Even better news - the Green Party (as a whole political party) has agreed to the pledge!

That's freaking awesome.......