| Without the inclusion of DOC’s amendment, it will be harder for Canadian documentary filmmakers to make their films. We need your help!Backgrounder In Bill C-11, the Copyright Modernization Bill, there are provisions that would unduly restrict documentary filmmakers from accessing materials locked behind technical protection mechanisms. DOC has drafted an amendmentthat would allow documentary filmmakers to circumvent technical protection mechanisms for the purposes of fair dealing. The amendment would allow for technical protection mechanisms to serve their purpose, while allowing documentary filmmakers to make films. Call to Action Find your MP using this tool: Please copy the following Bill C-11 Committee members when you send your letter.
The committee sits until the 17th of March, so time is running out. Write to your MP today! Don’t know what this issue is about? Call us! (416) 599-3844 ext 1 Lisa Fitzgibbons |
British Columbia + Yukon + Northwest Territories Chapter of the Documentary Organization of Canada