CARFAC National news clippings

Although the proposed changes to Canada’s Copyright Act have their benefits, they have failed to consider the visual-artist community on two key points: fair dealing and Resale Right, say advocates.

Julie McIntyre, president of CARFAC B.C., said a “resale right” policy needs to be introduced that would allow an artist or their estate to profit when a new owner buys one of their works following the initial sale.

An entertainment organization and a network have stepped in to save an audio-visual preservation program that disappeared after the federal government's cut to arts funding in 2008.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council announced the 18 organizations funded under the Sustaining Program for Professional Arts Organizations.

Arts groups are raising questions about who exactly is eligible for community gaming grants in the province now that announced changes are ready to start.