David Basskin, a director with the Canadian Private Copying Collective, offers startling comments regarding Bill C-32, stating that “we’re really at a loss to understand the capacity of the Conservative party to hate people who make art.”
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Music Groups Gearing Up As Part of Copyright Consultation
With only 24 days left in the copyright consultation, several Canadian music associations and groups are urging their members to become more active in the consultation. The Canadian Private Copying Collective, which administers the private copying levy, is using a recently launched SaveTheLevy.ca site to urge rights holders to submit […]
Music Groups Gearing Up As Part of Copyright Consultation
With only 24 days left in the copyright consultation, several Canadian music associations and groups are urging their members to become more active in the consultation. The Canadian Private Copying Collective, which administers the private copying levy, is using a recently launched SaveTheLevy.ca site to urge rights holders to submit […]
CPCC and Best Buy Resolve Private Copying Dispute
The Canadian Private Copying Collective and retailer Best Buy have resolved a dispute over private copying levies, with the CPCC receiving nearly $1 million in compensation.
Copyright Board Increases Private Copying Levy
The Copyright Board of Canada has released a decision on the private copying levy for 2008 and 2009. The Board increased the levy on each blank CD to 29 cents (it had been 21 cents). The Board argues that this will keep revenues constant at $30 million per year since […]
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