Industry committee  Concordia decided to negotiate an agreement with Copibec because it does, after all, provide a framework and make tracking easier. That's why Concordia University chose to enter into an agreement with Copibec.

Industry committee  The Copibec agreement sets out a usage limit of 15%. Universities pay $13.50 per full-time student and, under the agreement, are allowed to reproduce up to 15% of the publication. Anything over that threshold requires the university to obtain specific authorization at an additional cost.

Industry committee  Yes, absolutely. Quebec's situation is unique because of Copibec. It plays a major role. It may be just $13.50 per student, but keep in mind that amounts to $2,372,000 for the three universities we represent.

Industry committee  Yes. We want the fair dealing provision to stay as is. That is our position.

Industry committee  Thank you. Mr. Chair, honourable committee members, and members of the public, good afternoon. My name is Nicolas Sapp, and I am an attorney and a partner with the law firm ROBIC. I am not from the University Secretariat of Concordia University. I am here today speaking on behalf of Concordia University, Université de Montréal, and Université de Sherbrooke, which, combined, have approximately 150,000 registered students.