I'm speaking in opposition to both amendments. These amendments would leave the term of protection for performances and sound recordings unchanged at 50 years, defeating the whole objective of the government's proposal.
We're committed to a longer term of protection of 70 years for performances and sound recordings. Our actions will better position Canadian performers to generate revenue throughout their lives and help foster a strong Canadian recording industry by ensuring that performers and record labels continue to share in the value of their sound recording.