NDP MP Denise Savoie, who chairs the All-Party Arts Caucus, has written to a constituent with her views on C-32. Savoie expresses concern with the digital lock provisions and support for the fair dealing reforms, including the new exception for education.
Fair Dealing by Giulia Forsythe (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) https://flic.kr/p/dRkXwP
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