Industry committee  I think we disagree on this point. There is a business-to-business exemption or exception in this bill, so the implied consent component is designed for business-to-consumer interactions. Business-to-business marketing, where it concerns the interests of a business that's receivi

Industry committee  We are comfortable. This is a definition of the existing business relationship. It's a definition that was worked out in discussing another marketing channel, and we feel it can apply equally in this instance.

Industry committee  Thank you. The do-not-call program has only been in operation for about eight months now. Our feeling is that it's important to give that program an opportunity to run for a reasonable period of time so that it can be properly evaluated. The original legislation provided for a r

Industry committee  Yes, spam is an international problem. I believe that part of what this bill intends to do is put in place the enforcement capacities and potential for international cooperation that will allow countries to collaborate and go after spammers in a variety of locations. The bill mak

Industry committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On behalf of the Canadian Marketing Association, we're very pleased to appear before your committee to speak about CMA's view of Bill C-27, the proposed Electronic Commerce Protection Act. Joining me here today is the chairperson of our association's eth

Information & Ethics committee  That's all right, Mr. Chairman.

Information & Ethics committee  I support the comments that were made earlier, and certainly the commissioner's comments when she met with you last week that the act has been working very well for our members. We're very satisfied that it's not in need of major changes.