CMPDA President Doug Frith tells the Hollywood Reporter that back-room lobbying from the Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. (Wilson) and the U.S. Ambassador to Canada (Wilkins) was very helpful in getting Bill C-59 passed.
CMPDA Says Back Room Lobbying Key to Movie Piracy Bill
July 5, 2007
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Not to mention the active bedroom lobbying from Mr. Frith to Ms. Neri, the Director General of the Copyright Policy Branch of Canadian Heritage!