Grey to Black: Satellite Piracy in Canada

Canadian Journal of Media Studies, Vol. 4(1) 2008

20 Pages Posted: 30 Jul 2014

Date Written: January 29, 2008

Abstract

The reception of satellite television signals not authorized for the Canadian broadcasting system calls into question issues of copyright infringement, industrial protectionism, individual rights, and national sovereignty in the face of communication technology advances of approximately the last ten years. The legal and political debates surrounding “satellite piracy” denote a greater issue involving the role of the state within media governance in an age of increasingly fragmented populations and growing demand for consumer choice. This essay traces the history of satellite piracy in Canada and assesses the efforts of the courts, government and regulator to resolve the situation.

Keywords: piracy, satellite, Canada

Suggested Citation

Taylor, Gregory, Grey to Black: Satellite Piracy in Canada (January 29, 2008). Canadian Journal of Media Studies, Vol. 4(1) 2008, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2473767

Gregory Taylor (Contact Author)

University of Calgary ( email )

University Drive
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Canada

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