MUMBAI: The Canadian government has taken its first step on a nationwide consultation on attitudes towards copyright protection in the digital world.
Unveiled by the Minister of Industry Tony Clement and the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages James Moore, the nationwide consultation will run through 13 September 13.
It encompasses an online discussion forum and submission centre, round tables to canvass the views of experts and organizations and two town hall meetings.
The consultations seek to address how Canadian copyright laws should be updated to drive economic growth and keep Canadian content competitive on a global scale.
“Canadians are concerned with copyright and its implications in our increasingly digital environment,” said Minister Clement. “Our goal is to give Canadians from across the country a chance to express their views on how the government should approach the modernization of copyright laws. Your opinions and suggestions will help us draft new, flexible legislation so that Canada can regain its place on the cutting edge of the digital economy.”
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