Podcast


Copyright Act: A Century of Stories

Hosted by Farnell Morisset, this podcast explores the major transformations of this legislation and its impact on creation. Drawing on his legal expertise, Farnell reveals key moments through discussions with authors, artists and jurists.

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Research and script: Farnell Morisset and Martin Landry
Editing and sound mixing: Studio Expression
Host: Farnell Morisset
Production and direction: Denis Martel

Qanniuguma
Lyrics and music by Etulu Aningmiuq
Performed by Elisapie
Courtesy of Etulu Aningmiuq and Bonsound

This podcast was made possible thanks to the financial support of the Government of Canada and the Caisse de la Culture Desjardins.

 

Episode 1: Copyright as an Instrument of Power

In this first episode, Farnell Morisset delves into the heart of copyright as a tool of power. From controlling the distribution and use of works to influencing political and cultural landscapes, discover how this legislation grants immense power to creators, but also how it has been used to assert authority and protect interests. Dive into a story where law becomes a weapon, a shield, and sometimes a battlefield.

➤ In this episode, Farnell speaks with:

Ysolde Gendreau, Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Université de Montréal
Myra Tawfik, Professor Emeritus of Intellectual Property Law, University of Windsor
Christian Laforce, Executive Director, Copibec
Martha Langford, Professor of Art History, Concordia University
Madeleine Lamothe-Samson, Copyright Lawyer
Konrad Sioui, Former Grand Chief of Wendake
Val Napoleon, Professor of Indigenous Law, University of Victoria
Sakej Henderson, Advisor, Grand Council of the Mi’kmaq Nation

Episode 2: Copyright as the Guardian of Cultural Creation

In this second episode, Farnell Morisset delves into the crucial role of copyright in protecting and promoting culture. From the origins of copyright during the era of the printing press to its evolution in Canada, discover how this legislation has shaped the status of authors, artists, and creators in our society through engaging interviews with experts.

➤ In this episode, Farnell speaks with:

Pierre-Emmanuel Moyse, Professor of Intellectual Property, McGill University
Gilles Herman, Former President, Copibec
Luc Martineau, Retired Federal Court Judge and former Chair of the Copyright Board of Canada
Alain Farah, Writer and Professor of French Literature, McGill University
Roanie Levy, Former CEO, Access Copyright
Karine Vachon, Executive Director, National Association of Book Publishers
Kate Edwards, CEO, Access Copyright

Episode 3: Copyright in the Face of Technological Revolutions

In this third episode, Farnell Morisset explores how technology has consistently challenged and shaped Canada’s Copyright Act. From the early days of radio and television to the current digital age, discover how this legislation, originally written in a very different era, has had to adapt to unpredictable technological advancements.

➤ In this episode, Farnell speaks with:

Claude Brunet, Retired Lawyer, Copyright Law
Lisa Freeman, Executive Director, Canadian Private Copying Collective
Bill Skolnik, CEO and Executive Director, Screen Composers Guild of Canada
Céline Castets-Renard, Professor and Chairholder of the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Research Chair, University of Ottawa
Étienne Grenier, PhD Candidate, National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS)
Laura Boulet,  Executive Director, French Reproduction Rights Organization