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Howard Knopf

Howard Knopf

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CRTC on Throttling - Round 1 to Bell

Howard Knopf
November 21, 2008 02:40

Here it is: The Canadian Association of Internet Providers' application regarding Bell Canada's traffic shaping of its wholesale Gateway Access Service Reference: 8622-C51-200805153 In...

CRTC Net Neutraltiy and Throttling Decision Tomorrow

Howard Knopf
November 19, 2008 22:57

Let's be cautiously optimistic about the decision expected tomorrow. The Chairman of the CRTC - Konrad Von Finckenstein - was formerly the Commissioner of Competition and a judge in the Federal Court. He has never been afraid of controversy - after all, he wrote the famous BMG decision that...

Speech from the Throne on Competition, Copyright and Trade

Howard Knopf
November 19, 2008 22:18

From the Speech from the Throne, promises on competition, copyright and trade: Our Government will also expand the opportunities for Canadian firms to benefit from foreign investment and knowledge, while taking steps to safeguard consumers and our national security. Our Government will proceed...

Irving Brecher 1914-2008 - Writer and Fighter

Howard Knopf
November 19, 2008 20:32

A great behind the scenes figure in American film and TV has died at the age of 94. According to the New York Times: Irving Brecher was born in the Bronx on Jan. 17, 1914, and he grew up in Yonkers. At 19, after a brief stint covering high school sports for a local newspaper, he took a job as an...

Canada’s International Development Strategy in the Conservative Era: Staying the Course or Charting a New Path?

Howard Knopf
November 19, 2008 18:13

Couchiching Ottawa Round Table Canada’s International Development Strategy in the Conservative Era: Staying the Course or Charting a New Path? Co-sponsored by Macera and Jarzyna, LLP ...