The CBC is reporting that the Canadian Heritage 2007-08 Plans and Priorities commits to copyright reform. Indeed, the document indicates that "the Department in coordination with Industry Canada, is preparing to amend the Copyright Act in order to allow Canada to implement the provisions of the two most recent World Intellectual Property Organization treaties on copyright and to address issues related to technological advances and the Internet." Then again, the 2006-07 Plans and Priorities said the same thing.
Canadian Heritage Says Copyright Reform is Coming
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PR
well that explains today’s PR campaign by the MPAA, doesn’t it?
Explanations
It would seem so. Disappointing, if true.
Lobbyists
It’s not surprising. The various “Content Providers” have a vest interest in making as much money as possible. In fact it’s their responsibility.
And then there’s the public. Our interest is in having good entertainment at a reasonable price, that we can use as we wish.
The two views are totally contrary.
Of course the “Content Providers” have been lobbying like crazy to get their point across. We, the “Content Consumers” need to lobby as well. In simple terms contact your MP and let them know what you want.
If enough MPs hear from enough constituents, any changes to the copyright act will be in the public interest.
OK, so how would you suggest that we fight this?