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From rhetoric to reality: the key issues in Bill C-32
Bill C-32, the copyright reform bill, looks like it's emerging as a government priority. Some critics of the bill call us anti-copyright, pirates, or radical extremists. It just ain't so.
OTTAWA—With the House of Commons back in session, there are indications that Bill C-32, the copyright reform bill, will emerge as a government priority. Given the rhetoric since its introduction, it seems likely that some will seek to paint critics of the bill as anti-copyright, pirates, or radical extremists. While the rhetoric may seek to delegitimize consumers and many Canadians vocal on the copyright issue, the reality is that many consumer and education groups have been far more supportive of the bill than proponents such as the music industry.
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From rhetoric to reality: the key issues in Bill C-32
Bill C-32, the copyright reform bill, looks like it's emerging as a government priority. Some critics of the bill call us anti-copyright, pirates, or radical extremists. It just ain't so.
OTTAWA—With the House of Commons back in session, there are indications that Bill C-32, the copyright reform bill, will emerge as a government priority. Given the rhetoric since its introduction, it seems likely that some will seek to paint critics of the bill as anti-copyright, pirates, or radical extremists. While the rhetoric may seek to delegitimize consumers and many Canadians vocal on the copyright issue, the reality is that many consumer and education groups have been far more supportive of the bill than proponents such as the music industry.
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