Whereas, Access to information is a fundamental right of all Canadians; and

Whereas, The provision of materials in multiple formats is not an appropriate charitable activity; and

Whereas, An Electronic Clearinghouse for multiple format production is intended to enable publishers to make their electronic files available quickly and securely to producers of multiple formats; and

Whereas, . In 2000, the Task Force on Access to Information for Print Disabled Canadians recommended that the Government of Canada establish and fund a clearinghouse for e-text to which Canadian publishers make their works available;

Therefore, be it resolved that:

1. If a Clearing House for multiple format production is created, it  Must not absolve publishers and/or copyright owners from their obligations to make their works available directly to the public in multiple format versions; and

2. Any Clearing House for multiple format production must be administered and run directly by a government body.