Why copyright activists want Trudeau to reject the Trans-Pacific Partnership
This week, New Zealand released the text of Trans-Pacific Partnership in full. Copyright activists say if it Canada ratifies it, it will mean tougher penalties for copyright infringement and will put consumers on the hook for harsh fines.
During the federal campaign, critics said former Prime Minister Stephen Harper was secretive in his handling of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. But this week, New Zealand released the text of the pact in full, and Canada's new Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland has promised a debate on the deal in Parliament.
The TPP is six-thousand pages long. But copyright activists want Canadians to consider its provisions around infringement. They say the deal will put consumers on the hook for harsh fines and penalties.
Steve Anderson is the executive director of OpenMedia, an organization that works to protect internet and digital rights. He says the TPP could affect anyone who's ever posted a copyrighted image or song online.