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1. Toronto: I strongly agree that songwriters, entertainers and music companies should be compensated for their creativity and contributions. The copyright law should support the rights of the creators and allow further creativity and growth of the arts. The current copyright law allows for free downloading, without consequences. How can the artists and talent be compensated and what attracts future artists when the music is free? How is this logical? The law should support their rights.
2. correction I believe we have to clearly define what the term "fair Use" entitles us to here in Canada, as it pertains to all forms of media. Obviously our current system is outdated when it comes to digital media. The internet, Not only being a source, it is also if not more so, a method a dissemination. This new method allows for anyone with an internet connection to distribute their own media independently, no longer dependent to a monopolizing industry that controlled distribution while creating the demand. Evedently standards have to be created that will define copyright in for the coming age. My Question is wether or not we will support the artists authors and independents rights above those who will interests are purely monetary?
3. Mississauga, Ontario – If anti-circumvention legislation criminalizes unlocking cellphones, it will severly restrict choice in the wireless market. Canadian wireless providers already demand long-term contracts when they offer subsidized phones. Why do they need to lock the phone also to their own network?
4. [Montreal] L'internet doit demeurer un réseau neutre à tout prix. Les fournisseurs ne peuvent pas savoir quel contenu est téléchargé.
5. Toronto – although students and teachers are insistent upon increasing fair use and exemptions, when they eventually emerge from the shelter of the academic world and try to make a living as writers, songwriters and muscians, they will then be on the other side of the fence and suffer for the damage they have done to copyright protection.
6. [Montreal] Copier (disque dur, copie de sauvegarde, appareils) pour usage personnel, ok. Copier pour distribuer de façon massive (upload) ou à des fins commercials, non.
7. [Montreal] Cet avocat a de bonnes idées
8. Toronto – The only true user right is the right to have access to materials at a reasonable cost, when appropriate, the fair dealing exceptions and provisions of 29 to 32.2 of the Copyright Act notwithstanding (which we feel are adequate in their existing scope and application).
9. [Toronto] For the general public to become "stakeholders", they would need to invest. That can be prior to the release of a product, or by paying for it… either way, the content would not be free.
10. [Montrea] Il n'y a pas de frontières sur l'Internet. Les fournisseurs de services n'ont pas le droit et ne devraient pas avoir le droit de savoir ce qui se passe entre les utilisateurs et l'Internet. Il n'y a pas de façon technologique de mesurer les téléchargements avec précision. Comment alors rémunérer les bons artistes? Pourrons-nous télécharger tout, n'importe ou et légalement? Nous ne pouvons pas faire de distinction entre le contenu canadien et celui des autres pays. Est-ce que le téléchargement illégal pourrait être chose du passé contre peu de frais de la part des utilisateurs? Je ne crois pas
11. Toronto – the young man who is anit-copyright is wrong - intellectual property is how creators make their living. Copyright has been around for centuries. What was illegal in the paper and analogue world should be illegal in the digital realm, or in any other technology that has yet to be developed.
12. Ottawa – Student. While I'm sure the line is long for mics everyone's voice must be heard.
13. North York – the gentleman from ARTISTI, reprsenting composers and songwriters, is exactly correct! They deserve royalties!
14. [Montreal] @Artis: Même problème avec les CDs vierges sur lesquels on paie une redevance même si on n'y inscrit pas de contenu qui ai rapport avec le droit d'auteur. C'est vrai que la loi n'est plus à jour.
15. Toronto – the speaker Darren Fung is absolutely correct – the average musician earns less than $15K/year, and every dime they can glean from royalties for use of their songs and performances is necessary for their wellbeing
16. Toronto – I agree with the lady from UDA/ARTISTI. The Private Copying Levy must be expanded to properly compensate musicians for losses by copying to new media. In fact, extended collective licensing is the answer.
17. Toronto – wouldn't expanding "fair use" also endanger the music industry, whereby there is no legitimate fair use?
18. Toronto: I am software developer and entrepreneur with a vested interest in the copyright issue. Technological neutrality is an important concept that Canada must embrace when reforming its copyright regime. I think that to strike a balance between the interests of creators rights and user rights anti-circumvention provisions in any new legislation will need to target behaviour and not technology. It should only be a violation of the law to circumvent a technological protection measure (TPM) if the only underlying purpose is to infringe copyright. Circumvention should be permitted to access a work for fair dealing or private copying purposes. This approach – which is similar (though not identical) to the failed Bill C-60 – would allow Canada to implement the World Intellectual Property Organizations Internet treaties and avoid some of the negative "unintended consequences" that have arisen under US law.
19. you can copy all you want, just pay the creator for use
20. The software engineer on mic 4 is right
21. Charlie from Toronto:  A culture of piracy is not a sustainable culture.
22. Toronto – the fundamental principles of copyright through the ages should not be jeopardized by new technology. do not expand fair use, because it becomes a violation of the Berne 3-step test!
23. [Toronto] re: the comment of "file sharing not being theft". It is true that copying the file still leaves the original file. but – the person you copy it from, does not have the right to distribute it. That is the right of the copyright holder. And that right has been breached.
24. Toronto – With the current "de-criminalized" ability for free downloading of music in Canada, its not just the file-sharing sites that are benefiting financially from our country's lack of copyright laws – Blank CD Companies, portable music device manufacturers and computer companies have been gouging the music industry for years now by pushing these downloaders towards their products through this coersive messaging. I challenge the government with this copyright reform, to help the cause even further by eliminating the ability for these companies to take advantage of Canadian music, our industry & the livelihood of the people it effects.
25. I believe we have to clearly define what the term "fair Use" entitles us to here in Canada, as it pertains to all forms of media. Obviously our current system is outdated when it comes to digital media. Not only being a source it is also if not more so a method a dissemination. This new method allows for anyone with an internet connection to distribute their own media independently, no longer dependent to a monopolizing industry that controlled distribution while creating the demand. Evedently standards have to be created that will define copyright in for the coming age. My Question is wether or not we will support the artists authors and independents rights above those who will interests are purely monetary? Montreal
26. Is it true the current goverment wants to present a bill before the end of the current year?
27. Oshawa: We are well aware of the mistakes made with past copyright laws with the DMCA and EUCD. This government is presented with a unique situation whereby upholding Canada's WIPO obligations while modernizing the Copyright Act in a way that strikes a balance between users and creators. Lead DMCA author, Bruce Lehman has detailed the unintended chilling effects of the DMCA and has warned others against making similar laws that reflect its unintended consequences. I wholeheartedly encourage this government to take the guidance of these consultations and experts seriously and modernize the Copyright Act in a way that avoids the pitfalls and unintended consequences of other countries' copyright laws and in particular the US DMCA.
28. Toronto : Why is there a law that doesn't let me take a 0.25 gum but no law to protect my job ? please consider all of the artist and workers alike ?
29. Steve in Toronto: I work at a record company and previously worked as an independent musician and songwriter. Our copyright laws need to be brought up to the level of most countries in the developed world so we can educate consumers. I truly believe that if the average person knew the ramifications of illegal file sharing, they would strongly reconsider their opinions and practices. Thank you.
30. oshawa: what recourse do I have if my artistic/intellectual property is not protected?
31. Toronto – I must highlight how Canada is currently on the US piracy watchlist, along with developing countries such as China and India. This fact is very embarrassing. We need copyright laws to clearly define that piracy, including unauthorized file-sharing, of copyrighted works is prohibited and comes with serious consequences. We need copyright laws that foster creativity and reward innovation. The rampant piracy in our nation demonstrates that our government does value the intellectual property that us Canadians have produced. Furthermore, the lack of adequate of copyright laws, has failed to protect those industries in Canada that exploit intellectual property – for example, the Canadian music industry is struggling to stay afloat as it is impossible to compete with free and thus, thousands of Canadians have lost their jobs as a result since their employers suffer losses year. Please protect Canadian intellectual property and thus, protect those employed in such industries. We must address piracy im
32. Toronto :Why are we not supporting our artists rights we need to be proud of our artists
33. I accidentally pressed "enter" before I finished writing my comment– Megan Nicholson, Chairperson, National Graduate Caucus: Graduate students in Canada occupy a unique position in the debate on copyright modernization– we are creators, users and owners of copyright. One element of particular relevance to the graduate student community concerns the legislative definition of "Fair Dealing". Changes to the Copyright Act should include the inclusion of a more fl,exible and inclusive defi,nition of Fair Dealing that enshrines the Supreme Courts recognition of the need for a careful balancing of interests between the rights of owners and the rights of users. This general approach would mean that complicated exceptions for educational institutions, such as those included in Bill C-61, would be unnecessary.
34. Toronto – Is there anywhere in the world where the implementation of WIPO has slowed innovation or investment? What evidence can be presented that this is anything more than scare tactics?
35. [Montreal] Ce n'est pas un disque que nous achetons, c'est une licence qui devrait nous permettre de transférer sur les nouveaux supports et médias. La technologie évolue plus rapidement que les loies peuvent le faire. Nous achetons déjà le travail pour usage personnel.
36. What educational exemptions for showing commercially purchased DVDs in the classroom will be included. In the United States there are educational exemptions for showing home use only video in the classroom if it is a face to face teaching situation. Why should Canadians be denied the same provilege when we must compete fro students and resources
37. Toronto. I am a musician, businessman and active member of society. I pay my bills and taxes. Why do we allow a culture piracy to thrive in Canada. Canada needs a solution that will protect intellectual property.
38. Graduate students in Canada occupy a unique position in the debate on copyright modernization– we are creators, users and owners of copyright. One element of particular relevance to the graduate student community concerns the legislative definition of "Fair Dealing".
39. [Montreal] Is there a video feed without voice-overs?
40. Toronto – By now we have long known that online piracy is a huge problem in Canada. The work of artists and creators is taken from them with no compensation, and without their permission. All of Canada's trading partners have implemented WIPO reforms – helping to stimulate legitimate online markets and with no known ill effects. Why has it taken Canada so long to do modernize our copyright laws? When can we expect action in this country?
41. Toronto: I work in the music business & we so need copy right laws to not only protect the artist of which Canadian artists are equal on the world stage except on the copyright laws also this goes much deeper as it affects my job as a preproduction co-ordinator so you see it's not just the artists that hurt but the regular working person I just want to do a job I love and take care of my family it has been said that the music industry are fat cats I assure you this is so not true I am far from getting rich but I do love my work and without this protection what future is there for me in the job I love so much not to mention to make it simple It is stealing!!! If I go into a store and taking what I want that is stealing why is this not ? Please protect the little guy as well
42. Oshawa: Upon reviewing the posted submissions on the Industry Canada website, with the exception of one or two submissions, the overwhelming theme is that any prohibition of circumvention devices must be directly linked to a copyright violation. i.e. a very small minority of citizens/exprets/scholars support a blanket ban of circumvention devices. It has become increasingly evident that in order to protect against DRM misuse, citizens must make use of circumvention devices for reasons of fair dealing, privacy and research among others. Leading me to my question: Will this Government take a leading role and be one of the first to take the necessary step of outlawing circumvention devices only when used for a clear violation of the Copyright Act?
43. Toronto – regardless if a plan like the Songwirter's surcharge works or not, should not the ISPs be made liable for illegal file sharing and other copyright infringement, since they have control (and seek even more control) over content?
44. Toronto, Revision of the Copyright Act affords the unique opportunity to address a major obstacle to access to valuable cultural materials. While excellent audiovisual records of valuable cultural materials have and continue to be created by the excellent documentary producers in Canada, incidental inclusion of small parts of copyright protected materials (musical, trademark, visual, and other materials) can pose significant obstacles to providing access to these cultural materials, often by cost prohibitive fees demanded for allowing the inclusion of these small part of the copyright protected materials in the documentaries. Documentaries deserve express attention in a new Copyright regime.
45. Steve Blair, Toronto: I work in the music industry and work closely with many Canadian Artists who have many different opinions. The one consistent view they all seem to have is that people who create should have the choice as to whether or not they want to monetize their creations. Choice is something that should lie in the hands of the creators and the partners they choose to do business with. Life in Canada is based on choice. Without choice, we would be told who our leaders are. I think we all know that would not be a wise choice.
46. Re: Pirate Bay —>, I absolutely disagree to the gentleman's comment that pointing to infringing materials should not be illegal. This is akin to aiding and abetting. If a "search engine" sole purpose is to make money off of "pointing" to illegal content, they are essentially profiting from crime.
47. I am a student from Ottawa and in response to the IP lawyer, I completely disgree on ISPs taking any active part other than serving internet. Net nuetrality is an important aspect that should be repsected.
48. Vancouver – Why should a "content" producer only have to produce for a short period of their lives and live off of that for life while the rest of us have to work all our lives to make a living? Life long copyrights make no sense. Unless my people like my parents are going to get paid for life for working in a factory for a few months.
49. Toronto. I work for the music industry, and am also a user of intellectual property content. I hope the consultations will result in a bill that will ensure that rights holders are guaranteed the right to monetize their content if they so choose. You will hear from many members of the public who believe it is their right to access content without paying for it. Doing so without permission from the owner is theft, pure and simple. Please foster creativity, and the significant contribution it makes to the GDP and to the livelihoods of Canadians. Without adequate copyright protection, we will lose investment in Canadian intellectuall property.