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- 21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization eTutorial begins 1 June 2020. Time commitment is 5 to 10 hours over 2 weeks) $199 US. Canadians save 20% by using the promotional code MAPLELEAF. Course details. Register.
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- Canadian Copyright Law eTutorial
- Defining Your Role as the Go-To Copyright Person (Canadian version)
- Developing a Copyright Policy or Guidelines
- Obtaining Permission: The Copyright Permissions Request
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Canadian Copyright Law Articles
- 10 Myths About Canadian Copyright Law
- 8 Facts About Canadian Copyright Law
- Canadian Copyright Law Quiz (scroll down to test your Canadian copyright law knowledge)
- The Balance in Canadian Copyright Law
- Who Owns Copyright in Canada?
- Duration of Copyright in Canada
- Moral Rights in Canadian Copyright Law
- Orphan Works in Canada: Unlocatable Copyright Owners
- Canadian Versus U.S. Copyright Law
- Canadian Librarians and International Copyright
Canadian Copyright Law News
- COVID-19 and Copyright Resources includes Canadian, U.S. and other resources for using copyright materials during COVID-19
- Decision rendered 22 April 2020 in York University's appeal to the recent federal court fair dealing decision against them initiated by Access Copyright (further information below). Here's an analysis by Lisa Di Valentino: Education is the key: discussion of Access Copyright v. York University (2020 FCA 77).
- See another recent interesting fair dealing decision, Wiseau Studio v. Harper
- Canadian Publishers Launch "Read Aloud Canadian Books" Program for Teachers and Librarians
- Special Copyright Clearance Provisions for Remote Learning from Copibec
- Canadian Parliament Rushes Through Ratification of USMCA Trade Pact (see background below)
And ...
- The Statutory Review of the Copyright Act by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU) , and the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage report, Shifting Paradigms
- The Statutory Review of the Copyright Act by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU) , and the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage report, Shifting Paradigms
Copibec and Université Laval
In late September 2017, Copibec announced its copyright challenge in Canada against Université Laval. A favourable decision for Copibec was rendered on 27 November 2017.
On 13 November 2018, Copibec announced the conclusion of its lawsuit against Université Laval:
Copibec and Université Laval are pleased to announce that their out-of-court settlement agreement was approved by Justice Simon Hébert of the Quebec Superior Courtand that Université Laval has signed the comprehensive licence agreement applicable to Quebec universities.
The Court’s approval of the settlement has now put an end to the legal dispute between the two parties concerning copyright royalty management for the university’s teaching and research activities. Both parties are looking forward to once again working collaboratively for the benefit of authors, publishers, teaching personnel and students.
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
On 30 September 2018, Canada, Mexico and the United States announced the completion of negotiations towards a new trade agreement to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) includes a chapter on intellectual property. Among other things, it requires member countries to protect copyright for a minimum of 70 years after an author’s death. Currently, the copyright duration in Canada is 50 years after an author’s death.
For information on the USMCA, and the procedure for implementing a new trade agreement, see the Canadian government website.
Bill C-100, An Act to implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States was introduced into the Canadian Parliament on 29 May 2019.
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