Bill C-32 · 40th Parliament · Stephen Harper
Copyright Modernization Act
An Act to amend the Copyright Act
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedJune 2, 2010
- Debated in principleNov. 5, 2010
- Studied by a committeeNot reached
- Passed its first chamberNot reached
- Passed the second chamberNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Leading supporters
Ranked by the part each played: who is responsible for the bill, who carried it, and who spoke for it most.
- Stephen HarperPrime Minister
- James MooreHe presents the bill positively as the right approach and open to minor improvements via committee.
- Tony ClementHe calls the bill a key pillar for modernizing copyright, protecting jobs and promoting innovation.
- Bonnie CrombieExpresses happiness to join debate on modernizing copyright for digital economy transition.
Who carries this bill
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What it set out to do
On 2 June 2010, the Minister Industry introduced Bill C-32, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (Copyright Modernization Act), in the House of Commons and it was given first reading. The bill amends the Copyright Act. Among other things, it • updates the rights and protections of copyright owners; • clarifies Internet service providers’ liability and make the enabling of online copyright infringement itself an infringement of copyright; • permits businesses, educators and libraries to make greater use of copyright material in digital form; • permits certain uses of copyright material by consumers; • gives photographers the same rights as other creators; • ensures that it remains technologically neutral; and • mandates its review by Parliament every five years.
Summary by the Library of Parliament.
Where members stand
How it changed on the way
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How precisely it is written
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Did it work?
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Who lobbied on it
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