CIMA Addresses Bill C-11 Legislative Committee

CIMA representatives explained how important a modernized copyright act is to the independent music industry and outlined CIMA’s 12 recommendations for improvements to the bill.

The Committee began hearing from music industry associations, music representatives, film, arts and other interested parties on Feb. 27.

CIMA President Stuart Johnston and Board Secretary (and Government Affairs Committee Vice-Chair) Bob D’Eith, made their presentation on Feb 28.

The Committee will conclude hearings on March 13, after which they will review the Bill clause by clause before sending it back to Parliament for debate at the end of March.

The government has indicated it wants to see Bill C-11 approved by Parliament before the Spring session concludes.

To download a copy of CIMA’s presentation in PDF form, click here.

To view CIMA’s formal submission, click here.