Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment.
Enforcement and Amendment of the Customs Act - Seeking amendment and adequate enforcement of provisions of the Customs Act to ensure that intellectual property rights holders are protected against counterfeiting and piracy and trade in counterfeiting or pirated goods.
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaty implementation - Amendment of the Canadian Copyright Act to bring it into line with and enable the government to ratify the WIPO Treaties in order to provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment.
Regulation
Regulations pursuant to the Broadcasting Act -
Ensuring that CRTC regulations that affect the Canadian recording industry appropriately promote Canadian artists and creative industries.