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Please take 5 minutes to send your MP a note about copyright concerns
We’ve been following the progress of the new copyright bill, Bill C-11. One of the biggest issues to affect writers is the extension of the definition of “Fair Dealing”. Since the bill is now before a Parliamentary Committee, this is … Continue reading
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Writers’ Bill of Rights for the Digital Age
As publishing moves more and more into digital media, writers and publishers will be confronted with the need to redefine copyright and royalty rates. The Writers’ Union of Canada has put together the following set of desired outcomes on behalf … Continue reading
