Bill C61 Gone For Now
Though Canada is facing it’s third election in less than 5 years, there are a couple of things to be thankful for. First, is that Canadian election cycles don’t last 3 and a half years, like certain neighbours.
Second and arguably more importantly, Bill C61, the ‘DMCA of the North’ championed by Tory Industry Minister Jim Prentice, is dead for now.
That doesn’t mean the battle is over. The controversial bill, which inspired YouTube videos and very active groups on just about every social networking site, will probably see new life when the election is over, although it’ll have to go through the same process again. Since Next time, it’s more likely to become law. With the current polls suggesting the distinct possibility of Tory majority, a new version could very well be pushed through Parliament quite easily.
If the ideas of fair use and the right to do with your media what you will is of any importance to you, now would be the best time to find out where each of your local candidates stand on the issue.
+1 for fair use, -1 for the Ministry of Love.
Another 3 months without the gov’s hands in my pocket is MOST welcome.
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