Before I conclude, I would like to remind you of the primary purpose of the Copyright Act, which is to protect the intellectual property of creators to ensure that they are paid for the use of their work.
We feel that it is your duty to encourage their long-term ability to continue to bring people together, entertain them, move them, make them laugh or reflect, promote our country and our values, and contribute to our pride. To do so, we believe that some of the provisions of the act need to be updated to bring it in line with international best practices that connect creators with the economic benefits of their works.
Thank you.