Toronto, April 27, 2012: Music Canada commends the Government of Canada for its continued commitment to conclude negotiations with the European Union on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) that includes provisions that put Canada on equal footing with Europe in respect to the protection of intellectual property.“A Canada-EU trade agreement that meets world standards in IP protection will create a level playing field that is absolutely crucial in today’s digital environment. CETA will help stimulate the market for creative and cultural goods and benefit the hundreds of thousands of Canadians employed in the creative economy,” says Graham Henderson, President of Music Canada.Music Canada encourages Minister Fast to conclude this bold trade agreement with the EU.

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