Bruce Morton, "Canadian Federal Government Policy and Canada's Electronic Information Industry," Government Information Quarterly, Vol. 12, no. 3, pages 251-295.

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ABSTRACT: This article examines, in detail, the history and process of formulation and implementation of information policy in Canada during the period of 1970 through 1994. The sometimes tenuous working relationship of the Canadian federal government and the electronic information industry is discussed. Particular attention is paid to the dynamics and consequences of Crown copyright. The financial environment in which the industry operates is viewed in the context of government policy and suggestions are made as to how those policies might be changed to favor the industry. Also, considered are recent developments -- the 1992 National Information Summit, the Stentor alliance, plans for a national information highway, and CANARIE.