OTTAWA – Canadian Heritage staffer Nathalie Théberge has been named vice-chair and CEO of the Copyright Board for a five-year term beginning October 1.
Théberge is currently director general of creative marketplace and innovation at Canadian Heritage, and has also held the roles of director general, copyright and international trade; director of international negotiations; and director of copyright policy, planning and research in that department.
In her new role, in which she replaces Claude Majeau whose term expired August 3, Théberge will lead the Board’s work as well as supervise and direct its staff, reads Monday’s announcement. In addition, Adriane Porcin, currently assistant professor at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Law, was named to the Board.
A statement by Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains said that the two appointments “will bring renewed efficiency and a balanced approach to serving the interests of both copyright owners and users of copyrighted material.”
"Nathalie Théberge's leadership, knowledge and expertise will be valuable assets to the Copyright Board as it serves the cultural and creative industries in Canada”, Minister Bains continued. “We look forward to completing the membership of the Board in the coming weeks, setting a strong foundation for the Board's reform and modernization plan."
"I want to offer my sincere congratulations to Ms. Théberge on her appointment as the first female vice-chair and CEO of the Copyright Board of Canada”, added Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez. “She brings to the role a deep understanding of domestic and international issues around copyright and creative markets, along with the extensive leadership and executive experience necessary to ensure the Board fulfills its mandate. Her appointment, along with that of Adriane Porcin, launches the renewal of the Board and positions it to serve its Canada's creative economy."
The Copyright Board of Canada is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that establishes copyright terms and conditions as well as royalties to be paid for the use of collectively managed copyrights. Operating at arm's length from the Government, it reports to Parliament through the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.
Photo of Nathalie Théberge borrowed from LinkedIn
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