C-61 in 61 Seconds: The Canadian DMCA Video Competition

Canadian Industry Minister Jim Prentice introduced Bill C-61, which many have dubbed the Canadian DMCA, in June 2008. There was an immediate outcry from thousands of Canadians concerned that the bill would render illegal every day activities and harm both consumers and businesses.

The C-61 in 61 Seconds video competition is one way that you can speak out. Just post your video as a response to this video. We will post the best videos on the FairCopyright4Canada channel. Deadline for submission is September 1st. A great panel of judges that includes the Barenaked Ladies Steven Page and Ontario Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian will select the best of the best. The winners will be announced on September 15th.

To make sure that your voice for fair copyright in Canada is heard, be sure to write to your MP, the Minister, and join the Fair Copyright for Canada Facebook group today.

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[nimvir]

that is the government for doesn't give a damn about the people they represent, only their pension

[CanadianBob7]

Imagine that... Harper delivering the same policies as Bush Republicans.

Vote ABC - anything but conservative.

[Rainbowgirl5396]

OMG! This bill is just another way to take away our freedom. These companies are complaining about losing money when they already make billions of dollars? Whats sad is that many people don't know that this bill is trying to be passed.

[bcgldnboy]

Gay is fabulous.

Bill C-61 is not.

[superflex2000]

Bill c-61 is gay

[webzenstar]

Bill C-61 must be trashed... and burned!

[ancientworldsecrets]

Another scary way to claw away at our rights and yet they offer any alternative freedoms of information grudgingly...

If you want change, vote for a real change of government; one with leaders that will stand up for Canadians.

[sidsixpoint7]

You want to know why you're intillectual property wont get Canada on board with it all about copyright ect?

Because thye CANNOT propose a bill without attempting a power grab or something hidden no one notices. The nature of the beast.

[PcaKestheaod]

On the topic of the similarity to the US bill, it's the Harper government. I find it highly unlikely that Harper is capable of free/out-side-the-box thinking as long as Bush is still around.

[sadgsd]

What democracy? All I see is the government trying to control our activities