Downloading in Canada
No downloading lawsuits, say Canadian musicians
01 May 2006. 08.13 PM
ANGELA PACIENZA
CANADIAN PRESS
Don't even think about suing music fans.
That's the message a group of musicians — from veterans Blue Rodeo to international superstars Barenaked Ladies and newcomers Broken Social Scene — sent Monday to federal politicians who wield the power to toughen copyright legislation.
Some of the proposals being floated could make it illegal to share music online, leading to lawsuits which the musicians called "destructive and hypocritical".
"For a very long time we, as artists, have allowed industry groups to speak on our behalf. We want that time to stop," Steven Page of the Barenaked Ladies said at a news conference Monday, flanked by members of the Canadian Music Creators Coalition.
Damn right. It's about time musicians think out of the box with this issue. Downloading is not going away no matter how much they whine.
Full article.
01 May 2006. 08.13 PM
ANGELA PACIENZA
CANADIAN PRESS
Don't even think about suing music fans.
That's the message a group of musicians — from veterans Blue Rodeo to international superstars Barenaked Ladies and newcomers Broken Social Scene — sent Monday to federal politicians who wield the power to toughen copyright legislation.
Some of the proposals being floated could make it illegal to share music online, leading to lawsuits which the musicians called "destructive and hypocritical".
"For a very long time we, as artists, have allowed industry groups to speak on our behalf. We want that time to stop," Steven Page of the Barenaked Ladies said at a news conference Monday, flanked by members of the Canadian Music Creators Coalition.
Damn right. It's about time musicians think out of the box with this issue. Downloading is not going away no matter how much they whine.
Full article.
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