Submission to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Consultation

(Many thanks to Michael Geist and Russel McCormand for the kick in the ass to email this. Today's the last day -- all it takes is an email.)

Like many Canadians, I am concerned about the secrecy surrounding TPP negotiations -- and even more concerned about the details that have emerged. Canada should not be participating secret negotiations that will affect:

• Copyright term extension
• Digital locks
• ISP liability

The importance of each of these areas on their own, let alone together, should convince anyone that the treaties affecting them must be negotiated openly, transparently and (with all due respect) with much, much more public consultation than has occurred so far.

I can think of no better person to invite into this process than Professor Michael Geist of the University of Ottawa, whose own submission to this consultation I endorse whole-heartedly. I strongly urge this government to involve him at the earliest possibility; you will serve the interests of Canadian citizens well by doing so.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Hugh Brown