Industry committee  More specifically, we are talking here about reproduction rights. In the digital world, the value of the work is associated with the server where the copy was originally made. The Copyright Act is unclear in this regard. A person could succeed by arguing that because the reproduc

Industry committee  We would like to go into further detail on five points. The first point is the exceptions for reproduction rights in the act in general. Starting from the exceptions for reproducing backup copies, ephemeral copies and technological copies, we maintain that many exceptions in th

Canadian Heritage committee  We specifically mean the Internet service provider, or at least the cultural presenter, one that uses the product created by our members, our repertoire, for commercial purposes.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes, but I constantly come back to my mantra: the right and its responsibility must also be clearly defined in the act.

Canadian Heritage committee  With your permission, I'd like to add a partial answer. In our minds, the principle underlying all these objectives is to establish a Copyright Act that clearly defines the creator's right, that clearly defines the ins and outs of what rightly falls to the creator. Once that's e

Canadian Heritage committee  The act is supposed to be technology-neutral. It should apply regardless of the technology in place. It's the introduction of exceptions that has made it possible to target specific uses in the act in order simply to expropriate creators' works and strip creators of the right the

Canadian Heritage committee  Very well, thank you, Madam Chair. How can we bring users, particularly foreign users, to the bargaining table if the right we advocate is diminished by a range of exceptions? This situation has a direct impact on the remuneration method and on the value established based on the

Canadian Heritage committee  In fact, we're talking here about the need for a copyright act that benefits authors. Ultimately, in our view, the method used to remunerate creators affords the opportunity for that creator to follow the economic life of his or her work, no matter how it is used. This principle

Bill C-11 committee  I am going to add to my colleague's answer. People say they want an open Internet with massive sharing and maybe there will be dollar signs under all that. I am talking about artists' works. They also want to have a chance to grow. Meanwhile, there is talk about chilling effects

Bill C-11 committee  So in order to restore this balance, SODRAC has 13 specific recommendations, with new wording. You have received a copy this afternoon. We feel that these recommendations are in keeping with the government’s wishes while avoiding any unnecessary disruptions to the business relati