Tenders of Copyright Board Of Canada

The Copyright Board (cb), An Administrative Tribunal And Economic Regulator Mandated By The Copyright Act (the Act), Intervenes In Three Areas. It Ensures The Approval Of Prices For Content Whose Rights Are Managed By Collective Companies, The Granting Of Licenses For The Use Of Content Whose Rights Owners Cannot Be Found And Intervention By Request In The Event A Collective Society And Users Cannot Agree On Royalties. It Also Establishes Fair And Equitable Licensing And Pricing Through Rapid And Efficient Processes. The Commission Is Seeking To Compile Information From Potential Suppliers To Prepare A Report On The Profile Of The Copyright Industry In Canada. The Information Collected Will Help The Commission To Better Consider The Needs And State Of The Copyright Market.

The Copyright Board Of Canada (the Board) Requires A Contractor With Economics Expertise To Prepare An Industry Profile Of The Copyright Marketplace In Canada. The Objective Of This Analysis Is To Document The Economic Value Of The Copyright Market, Its Structure, The Level Of Competition And Market Performance. The Industry Profile Will Provide More Insights Into The Copyright Market1 Characteristics And Practices And Assist The Board In Aligning Its Strategic Operations Accordingly. This Would Reinforce The Board’s Ability To Develop Tailored Regulatory Approaches That Consider Copyright Market Realities