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SECTION III - SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Departmental Link to the Government of Canada outcomes


Strategic Outcome: Fair decision-making to provide proper incentives for the creation and use of copyrighted works
($ thousands) Planned Spending Alignment to
Government of
Canada Outcome
Area
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
Program Activity:
Copyright Tariff Setting
and Issuance of Licences
2,606 2,606 2,606 An innovative and
knowledge-based
economy

Innovation through new knowledge has become the main source of competitive advantage in all sectors of economic activity and is closely associated with increased exports, productivity growth, and the creation of new firms. In this context, our country's handling of intellectual property matters is a critical element in our long-term success in innovation, and by extension, to our long-term economic health. The terms and conditions by which intellectual property owners (such as owners of copyrighted works) are compensated will largely define the incentive structure for innovation in and creation of copyrighted materials. In addition, the design and implementation of regulations can have a significant impact on innovation and competitiveness, particularly in the areas of intellectual property rights.

The Copyright Board of Canada recognizes the need to ensure an effective and efficient copyright regulatory regime in order to attain the maximum productivity in those sectors that create and use copyrighted works. Further, the strategic outcomes of a fair and competitive marketplace and reasonable opportunities for Canadian firms to export copyright protected goods and services in the music, content creation and programming areas, as well as the downstream broadcasting, publishing and entertainment industries will be impacted by the performance of the Copyright Board of Canada.