The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESA) recently hosted a video game night in Ottawa. The move was an effort to lobby the government to quickly re-introduce copyright reforms in Canada. Although not against copyright reform, the CCER is against imbalanced and poorly researched copyright reforms influenced by those who flex the biggest corporate muscle to the powers that be.
The ESA went on to say they want a bill to ‘outlaw mod chips…They’re illegal in virtually every other country.’ Illegal in virtually every other country? Perhaps only two countries (USA, UK) have updated copyright laws that may address so called mod chips, and even in those countries the ambiguity of applicable laws cloud the legality. Furthermore, the nonuniform interpretation of applicable laws and constant profound changes and amendments to copyright law do not allow for a definitive statement on the legality of so called mod chips. The ESA is again pushing the government to too quickly enact copyright reforms by using inaccurate and biased reports and findings instead of relying on data obtained via meaningful consultation with Canadian consumers and creators.
Once again, the CCER encourages this government to introduce copyright reform legislation once the appropriate balance between the rights of the creators and the rights of the users has been achieved.
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