Re:Contact Your MP (Score 2)

Here's what I wrote my MP (not knowing the details of the legislation):

I am very concerned about the upcoming potential copyright reform legislation as discussed by Law professor Michael Geist at http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/2419/125/. From what is presented, it seems that the suggested legislation will be in step with the DMCA of the US, which, as you are probably aware of, some consider rather draconian in nature.

I have two points for your consideration that I would like to focus on:

1) We have recently, relative to human history, developed technology that enables producers and consumers of art to collaborate and communicate on a level practicably inconceivable only a few generations ago. Unless we plan on halting all advances in computer hardware and software, which seems unlikely, we must admit to ourselves that this technology fundamentally changes the way we do business in that it greatly decreases, potentially eliminating in some cases, the need for a connecting agent between producers and consumers. Understandably, any currently existing entities that act as such agents do not enjoy entertaining this fact but it is just that: a fact.

2) Copyright legistation does not only effect commercial enterprise; it effects all Canadians, including (but not limited to) independant artists, local media outlets, and, perhaps of particular importance, educators and students. It does more than regulate financial transactions; it has a direct impact on our cultural environment. Any reforms that focus primarily on the commercial scope of copyright law run the risk of alienating those inspired to participate in the development and promotion of Canadian culture.

Thank you for your time.