Mr. Speaker, today is World Book and Copyright Day and on April 26 it will be World Intellectual Property Day. These are two excellent opportunities to celebrate the contributions of all the Canadian creators who enrich our daily lives.
World Book and Copyright Day was created to promote reading, publishing and the protection of intellectual property through copyright.
World Intellectual Property Day serves as a reminder to promote and teach the importance of intellectual property as a tool for economic and cultural development. This year the theme is “Encouraging Creativity”.
I encourage all Canadians to show their appreciation for the talent and passion that all creators invest in their works to enhance our cultural experience.