Canadian Network for Innovation and Education (2009) Canadian Copyright Electronic Submission Ottawa: CNIE
The Canadian Federal Government is planning to introduce new copyright laws, and is seeking public consultation (see: http://copyright.econsultation.ca/topics-sujets/show-montrer/6).
From the econsultation web site:
Canadian copyright law needs to be updated to give Canadian creators and consumers the tools they need to engage with confidence in the digital marketplace. These updates will also help foster creativity, innovation and economic growth.
The Government believes that Canadians themselves must be able to contribute if future updates are to be a true reflection of Canada’s interests. These nation-wide consultations are intended to provide all Canadians with a chance to voice their opinions on what is needed to make the system work, and to ensure that all perspectives are taken into account on copyright modernization.
The Canadian Network for Innovation and Education is a national organization that advances practice in both open and distance education and the use of educational technologies. It has responded to a set of questions posed on the econsultation web site. For its response, click here
The CNIE submission raises a number of really important issues regarding the way changes to copyright law could affect e-learning. If you have views on this, there is still time to submit your comments to government at http://copyright.econsultation.ca/topics-sujets/show-montrer/18
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
