Thank you. I appreciate it.
Briefly, I would like to touch on private copies.
I think that the first measure would be very easy to apply. If the government could at least harmonize the private copy regime and update it in order to integrate iPods, smart phones and audio platforms, that would be an important step. This would bring a lot of income back to artists and producers.
There is also the exemption planned in section 68.1 of the Copyright Act to allow broadcasters to avoid the obligation of paying royalties on the first slice of $1.25 million of annual income. I do not understand that exemption. Whereas the music industry's income is on the decline, broadcasters' income has been constantly increasing since 1996. Why give them an additional exemption? This is income that could go directly to creators and the government would not have to invest a penny. Those are two solutions that are easy to consider.
I would like to conclude by paying tribute to the work of Musicaction and the transparency of the way the funding is done. It is always pleasant to be able to determine where and to whom public funding goes. That deserves to be mentioned and commended.
Thank you.