Copyright debate

On January 25 there will be a debate at the University of Ottawa regarding government reform on copyright. This from the Canadian Conference of the Arts press release: "The debate will focus on the bill’s controversial proposal to include education exemptions, which will allow for more free use of copyrighted materials. On one side, many argue that the exemption will enhance the academic experience for students and foster the development of the knowledge economy. On the other, critics argue that the provision does not protect artists’ rights by allowing the widespread copying of original works without fair compensation, which will in fact hurt the development of the knowledge economy."

It's important for artists to stay educated about such things. Let's keep our eye on this one...