May 15, 2012: A follow-up article in the Ottawa Sun highlights the damage done by music piracy, negatively impacting not only hurt the artist and the record label but everyone working in the supply chain.

Post a comment on the Sun's website to add your support:

- Music piracy is theft, no different from shoplifting a stack of CDs from a record store
- The people whose jobs and livelihoods are impacted by piracy are not 'fat cats' - they people who love music and dedicate their careers to it
- It's good for the Ottawa Sun to provide balance to their earlier article and show the negative impact of music piracy

Debate resumes on Copyright reform Bill C-11 in the House of Commons and is available via live streaming.

Watch 3rd Reading of the Copyright Reform Bill C-11

May 14, 2012:  Bill C-11, The Copyright Modernization Act, returns to the House of Commons for Report Stage and Third Reading.  Various amendments have been put forward by Bloc Quebecois and Green Party for consideration during Report Stage.

A new article in the Ottawa Sun purports "all music should be free" - ignoring the work and investment that artists, songwriters, producers, and labels put into creating the music.

Add a comment on the Sun's website to give some perspective:

May 3, 2012:  The arguments used to justify pirating music simply do not hold water:
Live music and recorded music are both important revenue streams for the artist - and for a consumer to pay for one does not justify stealing the other.
There are many areas where artists choose to stream their music for promotion and previews - but when this choice is taken away from them, it's theft.
There are many legal and free options for music that compensate creators - consumers should use these services instead of pirating.

Ministers Fast and Baird launching tour to talk about our trade negotiations with the European Union. Music Canada supports an agreement that includes provisions putting us on equal footing with Europe in IP protection.

Send Canada's Trade Minister a tweet encouraging him to ensure Canada-EU agreement includes IP protection

@Canada_Trade: Looking forward to CETA agreement that meets world standards in IP protection

On Saturday, April 21st, Music Canada delivered proclamations to record stores in Toronto from Mayor Rob Ford, recognizing Record Store Day. Let's recognize the Mayor for his efforts.

Send Mayor Ford a tweet thanking him for support of Record Store Day

@TOMayorFord thanks for recognition of @RecordStoreDay - music a big economic driver