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C.C.C.: Creators’
Copyright Coalition
http://www.creatorscopyright.ca
COPYRIGHT REFORM KEY
PROTECTION FOR CANADA’S ARTISTS
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January
21, 2008
TORONTO: Canadian artists have released their
platform on copyright reform in anticipation of the Canadian
government’s
expected new copyright legislation. You
will find it attached.
The
result of months of
research and study, the Creators’ Copyright Coalition position paper
outlines
the reforms that creator groups would ideally like to see in Canadian
law.
Members
of the CCC believe
that the making of art and contemporary Canadian culture is a vital
part of
life, and an essential ingredient of the information economy. If the new copyright reforms enhance and
protect the rights of creators, then it will encourage art, contribute
to our
culture and enrich the lives of all Canadians.
“Without
protection for
performers and creators, we risk more than harming our international
reputation, we risk damaging our industry at large. It’s in the public
interest
that artists and their work be protected so they can earn a living wage
and
contribute to our culture and economy,” said Stephen Waddell, ACTRA
National
Executive Director.
John
Degen, novelist and
Executive Director of the Professional Writers Association of Canada: “I believe Canada can have a strong
copyright law protecting the work and careers of all professional
creators,
while fairly and reasonably addressing the concerns of both
corporations and
consumers. The CCC statement is meant as a step in that direction.”
Stan
Meissner, songwriter,
past president of the Songwriters Association of Canada: “While
the
digital age has offered music creators wonderful opportunities, it is
clear
that the rampant unpaid online consumption of music and other content
has had a
devastating effect. We need up-to-date copyright legislation that
will
protect the value of our rights, ensuring us a future where creators
will be
compensated for the use and enjoyment of our work.”
Bill
Freeman, the chair of
the CCC, said: “Creators have been waiting far too long for copyright
reform. It is time to protect the
rights of all authors and performers in the Internet age.”
The
Creators Copyright
Coalition (CCC) is an alliance of 16 professional associations of
individual
creators and performers and copyright collective societies active in
the
theatre, the visual arts, the applied arts, literature, music,
recording and
audiovisual (radio, television, film and commercials). Together
these 16 associations and
collectives represent more than 100,000 creators (authors and
performers) who
are copyright owners.
Contact: Bill
Freeman, Chair, CCC, 416 203-2956
John Degen, PWAC: 416-
504-1645
The Canadian League of Composers/La Ligue canadienne
des compositeurs
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