Various criteria affect whether or not a piece of legislation is ripe for enactment. Public support aside, the scope and the timing are also important. However, the controversial copyright...
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The fortunate residents of Vancouver Quadra are heading to the polls for the third time in four years.
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Plans to suspend part of a law against unauthorised photocopying of newspapers suffered a further setback yesterday after the administration failed to finalise the bill for urgent gazetting.
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