Mr. Speaker, I would like to table a petition signed by over 500 Canadians. It deals with the Copyright Act.
This petition recognizes the Copyright Act as a careful balance between the rights of creators and the rights of the public.
The petitioners want the House to maintain this balance by not extending the term of copyright and preserving all existing user rights to ensure a vibrant public domain. They also request that users be recognized as interested parties and, as such, be consulted about any proposed changes to the aforementioned Copyright Act.