ACTRA says new copyright laws must strike balance between consumers and creators

TORONTO – As the federal government’s copyright consultations draw to a close this weekend, ACTRA is calling for the new regulations to balance the interests of Canadian consumers and the rights of Canadian creators. "As performers, we want Canadians to be able to enjoy our work where and where they want”, said ACTRA's national president Ferne Downey, in a statement. “But to maintain the balance, copyright laws must build on existing royalty systems so that income flows to artists regardless of how digital media develop. Private copying and collective licensing gives Canadians the freedom to watch digital content on their...