Bill C-11 needs a documentary amendment!

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 amendment that 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

Bill C-11 has passed its 2nd reading, and is now before a Parliamentary Committee. It’s time to write to your MP to tell her/him that Bill C-11 needs a documentary amendment, otherwise you face yet another impediment in making a living as a documentary filmmaker.

Find your MP using this tool:

http://parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC

Please copy the following Bill C-11 committee members when you send your letter.

• Andrew Cash, [email protected]
• Charlie Angus, [email protected]
• Dean Del Mastro, [email protected]
• Geoff Regan, [email protected]
• Mike Lake, [email protected]
• Paul Calandra, [email protected]
• Peter Braid, [email protected]
• Phil McColeman, [email protected]
• Pierre Nantel, [email protected]
• Rob Moore, [email protected]
• Scott Armstrong, [email protected]
• Tyrone Benskin, [email protected]
• Glenn Thibeault, [email protected]

The committee sits until the 17th of March, so time is running out. Write to your MP today!

Click here for DOC's amendment.

Have questions? Call us at 416-599-3844 x1