I'm not a lawyer. Honestly, during some meetings I'm quite comfortable with the subject, but during other meetings, such as this one, I'm at a complete loss. The legal issues are far beyond my skill level. That's why I'm wondering about this.
Are we facing a situation that's somewhat similar to the situation that I experienced when I worked in music and the concept of neighbouring rights emerged? This is about moral rights, which may be compensated, and the need for structures to ensure that our creators receive their fair share.
I told you that I wasn't a lawyer. Could we have the most specific examples possible? If you don't have them this morning, could you send them later to all the committee members through the clerk? Have any other countries already studied the issue? Regarding the example of neighbouring rights, we all know that these rights exist in Canada, but unless I'm mistaken, they don't exist yet in the United States. This means that money is being accumulated for performers and producers. However, in our country, performers and producers end up being paid. Is this the case elsewhere when it comes to moral rights and the rights of screenwriters and directors?