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Bill C-11 ready for Third Reading

The Special Legislative Committee reviewing Bill C-11 is now finished its work. After voting on amendments to the Bill, the Committee voted to report the Bill back to the House of Commons for Third Reading. It is expected to be passed by Parliament and then sent to the Senate before becoming law.

For more information about the Copyright Modernization Act or Bill C-11 or copyright reform, see Change and the Copyright Modernization Act.

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Bill C-11 off to legislative committee (updated)

After much debate and anticipation, Bill C-11 passed second reading in the House of Commons on February 13, 2012 and was referred to a legislative committee.

The individuals and organisations invited to appear can be viewed here. The committee has voted to commence clause by clause by March 14, 2012 and to have a final vote on the bill by March 29, 2012.

For those interested in the procedure referring the bill to the committee, here is the Hansard Journal recording the step.…

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