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Was it something Michael Geist or a Canadian MP said or have the concerns over Copyright started spilling into more action within Canada? Whatever started this, though likely for many reasons instead of one, it seems that discussion over copyright and how to change laws for the better has seen substantial growth in the last few weeks - a growth not seen since Michael Geist's Facebook group. Many may point to Michael Geist's well-known Copyright Myths presentation that made its debut in the Public Policy Forum symposium on copyright. One of the points Geist made during his panel speech was that there has been limited consultation and substantial action. He notes the last consultation that occurred in 2001 and, in contrast, notes the actions of the government through 'phase one' with respect to new rights in 1987, rental rights in 1992, private copying and statutory damages in 2002, and last year's anti-camcording law. The talk was posted shortly afterwards for all to watch and listen.