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CCMIA Joins Balanced Copyright for Canada Coalition

The Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA) announced that it is joining the Balanced Copyright for Canada coalition. According to the statement, the CCMIA represents 10 provincial and territorial music industry associations, including the Yukon and northern Ontario (excluding Quebec). Its membership is composed of about 8,000 businesses and professionals in a variety of [...]

IFPI Reacts to Canadian Copyright Bill

IFPI announced its reaction to the publication of the Canadian Copyright Modernization Act (Bill C-32). John Kennedy, chairman and chief executive of IFPI, says: “It is welcome news that the Canadian government is at last looking to update its copyright laws and join the WIPO internet treaties, recognising that unless it protects intellectual property rights [...]

Government of Canada to Modernize Copyright Act

The Government of Canada announced that it has introduced legislation to modernize the Copyright Act. According to the statement, this legislation is intended to bring Canada in line with international standards and promote home-grown innovation and creativity.