Canadian internet companies say their livelihood depends on changes to Copyright Act, but Ottawa hasn’t taken action

Bell is currently facing a $400-million lawsuit for its alleged failure to comply with what's known as the 'Notice and Notice system,' and other Canadian internet service providers worry they could soon be on the hook for similarly jarring sums.
Representatives of the ISP Coalition have lobbied political staff in Industry Minister Mélanie Joly's office on the topic, as well officials at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Canadian Heritage, and Finance Canada in recent years, though no changes have been introduced.

On its surface, the ISP Coalition is an unusual lobbying group.

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