The Final Copyright Consultation Numbers: No Repeat Of Bill C-61

Professor Michael Geist has an interesting note that puts the 8,300+ submissions in the context of some numbers. Very informative stuff. Take a quick look.

The Final Copyright Consultation Numbers: No Repeat Of Bill C-61“. Here is a brief excerpt,

“Position
Number of Supporters
Submissions against another Bill C-61 6138
Submissions in favour of shorter Copyright terms or against extending Copyright terms
5520
Submissions against anti-circumvention or in favour of limiting DRM/Digital locks 6641
Submissions in favour of stronger personal use/copying and backup protections including format shifting and time shifting rights
6242″

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