Canadian Heritage committee  Can I respond, Mr. Chair?

Canadian Heritage committee  As I think was established earlier on, there are three segments to the market. We're only focusing on one with Charlie Angus's comments here. I beg the committee to please understand that this book and what he is talking about references a time that is gone. We're working on two

Canadian Heritage committee  Because of the lack of copyright reform in this country, we're watching foreign direct investment diminish. We're watching technology at the next-generation level go elsewhere. That's the risk.

Canadian Heritage committee  To take it one step further, we are creating direct-to-consumer solutions to satisfy that need as well. I can speak for Warner, but I know the other labels in Canada are doing this as well. We run our own retail operations, which is another way for us to exist without that retail

Canadian Heritage committee  The concern is that it's stand-alone; it doesn't address the behaviour. I think that's why we have issue with it.

Canadian Heritage committee  Just to be very clear, it's the issue with it. I don't want to distract; it's not like tax, check the box, and move on. That's my concern.

Canadian Heritage committee  Along with government controls, as already mentioned, there's another side to this. Right now Warner Music Group works with all the network operators. There is voluntary notice and notice right now. This exists. The problem is it's not having any effect, and I think that's where

Canadian Heritage committee  I'd just like to comment on it. From a business development perspective and from a technological perspective, my issue is that in the pirate digital generation there is no need to buy or download onto devices. When you are able, at your fingertips, to go anywhere at any time and

Canadian Heritage committee  That's a great question. Ubiquitous, for me, is one that encompasses all the behaviour types, so--

Canadian Heritage committee  These are all very good examples. I'd look to Graham to provide substantial evidence on the copyright legislation part. But I do want to emphasize—it goes a bit to the previous question—that I mentioned two elements.

Canadian Heritage committee  I brought with me a small outline from an international strategy document. From an international perspective, Warner Music Group follows three basic principles that support our strategy, which I explained previously in the meeting. There are three strategies. I'll start from th

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you. My name is Charlie Millar. I work as a director of digital development as well. I've been asked to present to you today the following: what I do, and how what I do is linked to digital media and emerging technology. Specifically, I will address my background, my re