1. Fencing the Digital Horizon: How Government Regulations Threaten Internet Freedom
(Papers/Papers)

Abstract The Internet has become an invaluable tool that facilitates the transfer of information and capital, but it also creates new challenges for public policy makers. Key questions in the information ...

2. How Government Regulations Threaten Internet Freedom
(Blog/New Media)

For many years, governments took a hands-off approach to the Internet and the world witnessed technological innovations that were beyond our wildest dreams. From the creation of e-mail and the World Wide ...

3. The Neutrality Complex: In Search of Free Markets and Neutral Networks
(News/Features)

... Internet backbone, so I decided to talk to University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist, one of Canada's foremost experts on Internet-related policy issues. He is a net neutrality advocate, but seems ...

4. Geist on Copyright Reform
(Blog/Copyright)

... spring session of Parliament. University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist discussed the issue of copyright reform in a speech in Vancouver on Thursday. You can listen to his talk via the player below. ...

5. Government of Canada moves to monitor Internet users
(News/Opinion)

... judicial oversight. According to University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist, the legislation would create additional requirements for ISPs and expand police powers. These ISP requirements can ...

6. Stallman on Copyright Reform
(Blog/Copyright)

... over the freedoms of consumers. Michael Geist explains why such a bill would be a betrayal: Because in a country whose Supreme Court of Canada has emphasized the importance of balance between creators ...