Canadian Government Announces Proposed Amendments to the Copyright Act

The government of Canada has announced upcoming amendments to the Copyright Act. Key elements include amendments to implement Canada\'s obligations under the 1996 WIPO Copyright and Performers and Phonograms Treaties, to alter Canada\'s teatment of copyright in photographs, to address ISP liability issues, and to grant educational institutions and libraries limited exceptions to better make use of digital networks. - Government announcement - CIPPIC Media Release