Copyright Consultations Commencing July 20th through September 13, 2009
On July 20, 2009 Industry Canada commenced a brief consultation period of July 20th through September 13, 2009 to consider amendments and updates to the Copyright Act.
A website has been launched for consultation on amending the Copyright Act and additional avenues have been announced for the public and stakeholders to contribute comments including an online discussion forum, an online submission centre, town hall meetings in Montreal and Toronto (notably with "limited space available to the public), as well as session round tables currently scheduled as follows:
Schedule of Events
July 20: Vancouver - Round Table
July 21: Calgary - Round Table
July 29: Gatineau - Round Table
July 30: Montreal - Town Hall
August 5: Winnipeg - Round Table
August 27: Toronto - Town Hall
Follow the hyperlinks here to register for the town hall meetings in Toronto or Montreal, or alternatively, log in to the webcasts of the events.
Many readers will recall that the most recent attempt at updating the legislation (the controversial Bill C-61) died with the call of the 2008 election. Nevertheless, and in view of the rather truncated and summer season efforts to consult on the current initiative, it seems likely that the previous consultation with the public and stakeholders and subsequent public debate throughout that process is likely to inform much of the direction for the current initiative.
