Thank you for your recent email regarding Bill C-11: An Act to Amend the Copyright Act.

Bill C-11: the Copyright Modernization Act introduced legislation which will update and bring Canada’s copyright laws in line with international standards.

This legislation will strengthen our ability to compete in the global digital economy – it will protect and create jobs, promote innovation and attract new investment to Canada. This legislation is balanced and addresses the needs and rights of both the creators and the interests of consumers.

Modernizing Canada’s copyright laws is an important part of the Government’s strategy for the digital economy. Each year that Canada continues without modern copyright laws, the need for such modernization becomes more evident. Bill C-11 will provide legal protection for businesses that choose to use technological protection measures to protect their work as part of their business model.

Bill C-11 recognizes the new ways in which Canadians are using technology. It gives creators and copyright owners the tools to protect their work and grow their businesses using new and innovative business models. Bill C-11 provides clearer rules that will enable all Canadians to fully participate in the digital economy, now and into the future.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding this important issue.

Please accept my best wishes.

Yours Sincerely,

Roxanne James

Member of Parliament

Scarborough Centre