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Canadian Heritage committee You may be wondering what the problem exactly is between producers and broadcasters. Simply put, we're now reduced to three large, integrated, private broadcast corporate groups in English Canada. As such, there are effectively few selling opportunities in the television market f
November 23rd, 2010Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Canadian Heritage committee Thank you, Norm. I won't get into too much detail, because we're about to go right back into the negotiations with the broadcasters. Essentially what we're putting on the table is a model that we think will provide broadcasters with a vehicle to acquire multiplatform rights. W
November 23rd, 2010Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Canadian Heritage committee We've sought leave from the Supreme Court to appeal on the issue of whether or not Internet service providers, when they're providing broadcasting to their customers, are engaging in broadcasting as defined under the Broadcasting Act. If the court finds that this is the case, the
November 23rd, 2010Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Canadian Heritage committee Canadians who consume content in the English language.
November 23rd, 2010Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee We know there has also been much comment about the addition of education to the fair dealing exemption. We share the widely held concern that its ambit is too wide if left undefined and would likely lead to considerable and costly litigation. Placing some definitional parameters
February 1st, 2011Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee The only thing I would add is that while the $5,000 statutory damage award might be sufficient to deter people who are not in the infringement business, it is not going to be a deterrent for those who are. That's what we're primarily concerned about.
February 1st, 2011Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee Contrary to what is often said about that regime, it does provide a balance and an opportunity for those who receive a notice claiming infringement to dispute that notice on a good faith basis. We think it's important that there be an equitable process, but we also believe that a
February 1st, 2011Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee One of the key questions facing the committee, given what you've heard from witnesses today and what you'll be hearing in the next few months, is whether it makes sense to take the provision out altogether, or, if a decision is made, to find a way to mould the provision in a way
February 1st, 2011Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee Actually, you have covered it off pretty well with John.
February 1st, 2011Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
February 1st, 2011Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee That's our intention.
February 1st, 2011Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee I am counting six.
February 1st, 2011Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee Yes, absolutely.
February 1st, 2011Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee Yes, exactly.
February 1st, 2011Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin
Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee That's exactly it.
February 1st, 2011Committee meeting
Reynolds Mastin