[Fwd: RE: Please Stand Against the New Copyright Bill]

Sat Aug 23 23:39:53 UTC 2008

Hi John,

That response is generic, its the exact same response that the
Canadian Heritage sent me.

Jack Layton actually sent me a response saying he disagree's in it
though... and is fighting against it... So he says..

On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 6:24 PM, John Myshrall <jmyshrall-6duGhz7i8susTnJN9+BGXg at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> We at least my MP responded. I guess I'll have to ask him some tougher
> questions now that I have his attention.
>
> John
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:        RE: Please Stand Against the New Copyright Bill
> Date:   Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:13:19 -0400
> From:   Khan, Wajid - M.P. <Khan.W-o8LxKXBI9Raw5LPnMra/2Q at public.gmane.org>
> To:     John Myshrall <jmyshrall-6duGhz7i8susTnJN9+BGXg at public.gmane.org>
> References:     <200808190054.m7J0ssR4021409-iioVC6aiMHEdMfaqnadsTg at public.gmane.org>
>
>
>
> Dear Mr. Myshrall,
>
> Thank you for your e-mail regarding the Copyright legislation.
>
> The proposed legislation, Bill C-61, is a made-in-Canada approach that
> balances the needs of Canadian consumers and copyright owners, promoting
> culture, innovation and competition in the digital age.
>
> Specifically, it includes measures that would:
> *       expressly allow you to record TV shows for later viewing; copy
> legally purchased music onto other devices, such as MP3 players or cell
> phones; make back-up copies of legally purchased books, newspapers,
> videocassettes and photographs onto devices you own; and limit the
> "statutory damages" a court could award for all private use copyright
> infringements; *       implement new rights and protections for copyright
> holders, tailored to the Internet, to encourage participation in the online
> economy, as well as stronger legal remedies to address Internet piracy *
>   clarify the roles and responsibilities of Internet Service Providers
> related to the copyright content flowing over their network facilities *
>   provide photographers with the same rights as other creators
> The Bill does not empower border agents to seize your iPod or laptop at
> border crossings, contrary to recent public speculation.
>
> The Bill is not a mirror image of U.S. copyright laws. Our Bill is
> made-in-Canada with different exceptions for educators, consumers and others
> and brings us into line with more than 60 countries including Japan, France,
> Germany and Australia
>
>
> For more information, please visit the Copyright Reform Process website at
> www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/crp-prda.nsf/en/home
>
> As with any bill, there will be ample opportunity for stakeholder input and
> public discussion.   The Bill will be debated in Parliament, and will be
> closely examined in the Committee stage.  I will be following this Bill
> closely as it moves through the legislative process, and ensuring that the
> views of my constituents are represented.
>
> Thank you for sharing your views on this important matter.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Wajid Khan, MP
> Mississauga-Streetsville
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Myshrall [mailto:jmyshrall-6duGhz7i8susTnJN9+BGXg at public.gmane.org] Sent: August 18, 2008 8:55
> PM
> To: Khan, Wajid - M.P.
> Cc: Minister.Industry-3JS968At9U0 at public.gmane.org; Verner, Josée - Députée
> Subject: Please Stand Against the New Copyright Bill
>
>
> August 18, 2008
>
> Mr. Wajid Khan
> House of Commons
> Parliament Buildings
> Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
>
> Dear Sir,
>
> I'm a constituent who has been following recent developments in
> Canadian copyright law. I'm concerned that the Copyright bill (C-61)
> presented by the government on June 12th goes too far in outlawing
> the lawful use of copyrighted material, and does not take into
> account the needs of consumers and Canada's creative community who
> are exploiting the potential of digital technology.  I'm disappointed
> that this bill adopts an American approach to digital copyright laws,
> instead of crafting a Canadian approach.
>
> Canada's copyright laws need to advance Canada's interests.  This
> means copyright laws that respect ordinary consumer practices, such
> as unlocking cell phones and copying the contents of purchased DVDs
> for use in video iPods.  The current bill outlaws these practices. This
> means copyright that facilitates the work of Canadian creators,
> such as documentary filmmakers, who instead find that this bill
> outlaws the use of DVDs as source materials for their films.  This
> means we find made-in-Canada solutions to the challenges of
> file-sharing, such as consideration of the P2P proposal of the
> Songwriters Association of Canada.  Instead, this bill paves the road
> to importing the consumer file-sharing lawsuit strategy that has
> failed so spectacularly in the United States.  Canada deserves
> better.
>
> Please ensure that C-61 really is made for Canadians by allowing all
> Canadian stakeholders a say in its final contents. That means
> meaningful consultation in the coming months, and opening up Canada's
> copyright policy to more than just the special interests that lobbied
> behind the scenes for this law. As my MP, I urge you to represent my
> interests in the copyright debate.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> John Myshrall
> 3140 Pebblewood Road
>
> Mississauga, ON L5N6M7
> Canada
>
>
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