What an ironic situation! The Canadian Recording Industry faces a $6 Billion lawsuit.
Unfair copyright laws have been affecting a lot of us and there has been a lot of conversation around copyright reform lately, especially here in Canada. However, traditionally, the recording industry has been heavily in favour of excessively long term copyright laws as it allows them to claim royalty on tracks produced decades ago! The recording industry in the United States has managed to take its paws a step further, by suing and winning lawsuits against two consumers, who were each slapped with millions in damages.
Now, the recording industry itself is being sued and if charges allocated in previous lawsuits (against consumers) are to be taken as a benchmark, the recording industry could owe Chet Baker’s estate close to $6 Billion.
What an ironic situation…although I would have preferred if this had taken place in the U.S – just to make a point.
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The creative sector in the U.K accounts for 8% of the GDP. In Canada the numbers are estimated to be around 3.8%. Why is this so different? Aren’t we creative here in Canada?
Well, for one…our copyright and digital laws have been very progressive. Unfortunately thats about to change – if we haven’t done enough during the consultation. In the U.K, the new Digital Economy Bill is set to put an end to digital piracy (and possibly a portion of the economy’s creative sector!). For Canada, I think now’s the time to shine…the time to take the lead by establishing progressive copyright laws that give our creative sector a boost!
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