Magazines Canada seeks suggestions for response to digital economy consultation

Industry Canada has given very little notice, natch, for comments on a sweeping and major policy initiative concerning digital media --  and Magazines Canada is asking magazine people to share their ideas. The complete discussion paper lays out where government policy is expected to head and Canadians are being asked to say how they want to take part, not whether.

This is an enormous policy initiative that involves the Federal Industry, Heritage and Humans Resources departments. The time to respond is very short.

There could be major implications for magazine programs (Canada Periodical Fund and Canada Council). Magazine Canada will make a submission and is working with other sector associations on common themes.  

Magazines Canada is preparing a response and wants suggestions for inclusion before May 28, 2010 to info@magazinescanada.ca.Of course you can also send responses directly to Industry Canada as well. There are only 57 more days for direct comment.