News release

Copyright Board of Canada joins Canadian Digital Regulators Forum

GATINEAU, QC, September 10, 2024 – The Canadian Digital Regulators Forum (Forum) is pleased to welcome the Copyright Board of Canada (Copyright Board) as a new member, a step which will further broaden the perspectives of the Forum and enhance its ability to effectively respond to the scale, speed, and global nature of digital markets.

The Forum was created in June 2023 to strengthen information sharing and collaboration on matters that relate to digital markets and platforms. The other Forum partners are the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, the Competition Bureau, and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.

The Copyright Board will bring important insights into the regulation of the digital landscape and for evolving business models and technologies given its expertise in copyright matters.

In its inaugural year, the Forum focused on building capacity with respect to artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthening domestic and international relationships. Year two will involve collaborative analysis on policy issues that are associated with AI and foresight work to help define future Forum priorities.

Quotes

“The creation of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum has been an important development for advancing our collective mandates and collaboration on matters relating to digital regulation in Canada. I welcome the addition of the Copyright Board to bring an important area of expertise that will enhance this essential partnership.”

Philippe Dufresne
Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Chair of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum

 

“Emerging technologies are changing the sectors that we regulate. We know that these changes are being felt across industries, and not just in Canada, but across the globe. Being able to share expertise and approaches with other regulators, including our newest member, the Copyright Board, helps us address emerging issues in a way that best serves Canadians.”

Vicky Eatrides
Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

 

“As we look to build on the progress made in the Forum’s first year, I am pleased to see its membership grow. The Copyright Board will bring a wealth of experience to the Forum as we delve further into the policy issues around AI and the digital economy. This collaboration will continue helping us build the capacity we need to take quick, efficient, and evidence-based action in this space.”

Matthew Boswell
Commissioner of Competition, Competition Bureau

 

“As the Board consolidates its recent modernization efforts, it is also focused on defining its role as a marketplace facilitator and economic regulator. We will not be able to do it alone. This is why we are thrilled to share and collaborate with the other members of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum.”

Drew Olsen
Vice Chair and CEO of the Copyright Board of Canada

Related

• Canadian Digital Regulators Forum
• Terms of Reference of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum
• Canadian digital regulators forum: Year one in review and year two preview

Contacts

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
For media enquiries, please contact:
Email: Communications@priv.gc.ca

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
For media enquiries, please contact:
Telephone: 819-997-9403
Email: media@crtc.gc.ca

Competition Bureau Canada
For media enquiries, please contact:
Email: media-cb-bc@cb-bc.gc.ca

Copyright Board
For media enquiries, please contact:
Email: secretariat@cb-cda.gc.ca