Mike,
I was unaware of this issue until you raised it. I think providing readers with more information might be helpful so they can write their MPs.
Here is some sample information that I have collected.
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The Toronto Star Article (note, you might have to register to view article, but it is free)
Bill S-9 It is a PDF file
Sample Letter 1 Sample Letter 2 Member of Parliament Contact Information. You can search by Postal Code or name.
British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) [ QUOTE ]
In fact the law on copyright changed fundamentally with the passing of the 1988 Copyright, Designs & Patent Act. Before then it was the person or company who commissioned the photography who owned the copyright. The photographer had no enduring rights to his own work.
The 1988 Act reversed the situation granting photographers the same rights as had long been enjoyed by authors, painters and other creative individuals. The copyright of the photograph now belongs to the person who took it - the only exception being employed photographers, where it is his/her employer who owns the copyright unless they have a contractual agreement to the contrary.
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You should contact your MP as well as the following individuals
Right Hon. Paul Martin
pm@pm.gc.ca
Hon. Stephen Harper
Harper.S@parl.gc.ca
Hon. Liza Frulla
Frulla.L@parl.gc.ca
Gilles Duceppe
Duceppe.G@parl.gc.ca
Jack Layton
Layton.J@parl.gc.ca
YOUR MP
LastName.FirstInitial@parl.gc.ca
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
They all have the same postal adddress. Also, Liza Frulla is the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for the Status of Women.
I plan to write my own letter over the next few days. When I do write my letter, I will post it here. But don't wait for my letter. Please start write your MP.
Regards,
Kevin
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