Canadian copyright-action plan?

[Donovan Hoggan]

Forgive my ignorance; I just signed on to the list.  What is the
controversy?

Donovan

On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 11:33 AM, Patrick <optomatic at rogers.com> wrote:

> I have not sent a letter to Jim Prentice's office yet but I am not sure
> if he is the best one to go to.
>
> I really want to help but I am under quite a bit of pressure right now.
>
> Could someone put together a check list of things we should do and some
> helpful addresses?
>
> Thanks-Patrick
>
>
> Richard wrote:
> > I received similar letters from those I initially sent my concerns to.
> > Some responded almost immediately and others more recently.
> > Richard
> >
> > Andy Leeman wrote:
> >
> >
> >> I got this interesting email this morning;
> >>
> >> Dear Mr. Leeman:
> >>
> >> Thank you for your e-mail, regarding possible amendments to the
> Copyright Act.
> >>
> >> The Act must continue to be supportive of innovation and research
> >> while reflecting current technological and legal realities.  To this
> >> end, it must provide adequate protection for copyright holders while
> >> promoting access to copyrighted material.
> >>
> >> With this in mind, I am pleased to inform you that the federal
> >> government committed in the Speech from the Throne on October 16,
> >> 2007, to "improve the protection of cultural and intellectual property
> >> rights in Canada, including copyright reform."  In this respect, I am
> >> working closely with my colleague, the Honourable Josée Verner,
> >> Minister of Canadian Heritage, with a view to introducing amendments
> >> to the Act.
> >>
> >> Please be assured that your comments will be taken into account as we
> >> move forward.
> >>
> >> Sincerely,
> >>
> >> The Honourable Jim Prentice, P.C., Q.C., M.P.
> >>
> >> Anybody else get this? I notice that there is not any actual
> >> information dislosed.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
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