Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee  For our members, it's directly affecting the production of music in this country, in the sense that why would somebody invest anything in the creation of a cultural product if they knew that there would be very little if any revenue coming from it because of the lack of protectio

Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee  On that, I think an interesting thing to note about the people at this table is that this issue has actually brought us together. Prior to this, to have Mr. Henderson, me, and Mr. Dexter at a table with the same recommendations was not.... I don't think it ever happened. This iss

Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee  I do want to address, on that issue, something that, from what I've read, may not have been brought to your attention. Most of the discussion around this is on the financial consequences of this. But for our members, there is a much more important point, and that is the moral r

Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee  It's in there now. It's moral rights. You've got moral rights in the current act.

Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee  Prior to the music business, I spent 20 years as a civil litigation lawyer, so these damages are quite interesting to me. I quit private practice law about three years ago, but when somebody came into my office wanting to sue somebody, on average I would quote between $30,000 an

Bill C-32 (40th Parliament, 3rd Session) committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am here as the chair of the Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations. I think a little explanation about what those are may be in order. Quebec does not have an MIA . In Ontario, there is one in northern Ontario but not in southern Ontario. Ther