In June, the Copyright Modernization Act was passed by
Parliament. However, it did not have the force of law yet (See: Copyright Bill
Becomes Law). Today, portions of the new copyright law came
into force (See: this link). This phased approach is somewhat
confusing. The provisions relating to format-shifting,
time-shifting, satire, parody - essentially all the provisions
directed at education and consumers - are in force.
Those sections dealing with ISPs and the notice-and-notice
procedures (subsection 47 [41.25, 41.26, and 41.27(3)]), will be
determined through a separate order-in-council process once the
regulations are finalized. The provisions which implement certain
WIPO treaties (World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright
Treaty (WCT) and the World Intellectual Property Organization
Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT) are held back, and will
come into effect when the treaties are ratified.
