The Government of Canada Announces Upcoming Amendments to the Copyright Act

The Ministers of Industry and Canadian Heritage are pleased to announce on behalf of the Government of Canada that the drafting of amendments to the Copyright Act to address the challenges and opportunities of the Internet is underway with a view to introducing a bill in Parliament later this Spring.

• News Release and Backgrounder
• Government Response to the May 2004 Interim Report on Copyright Reform of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
• Government Statement on Proposals for Copyright Reform
• Frequently Asked Questions