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
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