Copyright+Law+In+Canada

Every attempt will be made to update the page as necessary to reflect current copyright legislation in Canada.

1.) What is copyright? How do I copyright my work?

1.) Canadian Copyright Act

2.) Canadian Copyright Act- Overview- Media Awareness Network


 * An article about Copyright Law in Canada- includes text


 * Internet


 * Music

2009 Copyright Consultation //The consultation features five key questions (taken from Michael Geists blog-- @http://copyright.michaelgeist.ca/2009-copyright-consultation)//
 * 1) //How do Canada’s copyright laws affect you? How should existing laws be modernized?//
 * 2) //Based on Canadian values and interests, how should copyright changes be made in order to withstand the test of time?//
 * 3) //What sorts of copyright changes do you believe would best foster innovation and creativity in Canada?//
 * 4) //What sorts of copyright changes do you believe would best foster competition and investment in Canada?//
 * 5) //What kinds of changes would best position Canada as a leader in the global, digital economy?//

Speakout against Copyright

3.) Creative Commons- Remember to place a link under the picture to the photographer for proper credit.


 * Definition and Purpose
 * Find items
 * [|Types of Licenses]
 * License your work!

Other free image sites!-- Remember to place a link under the picture to the photographer for proper credit.
 * Free Digitalphotos.net
 * Free Public Domain Pictures.net

4.) Legal Behaviour vs Ethical Behaviour? Discussion

5.) Copyright Videos

Copyright- University of Virginia

RE: I am going to Jail Because of a Movie?

Copyright Parody


 * VIDEOS**

What is Copyright?- Video media type="youtube" key="0QiO_H0-ok8" height="390" width="480"

Copyright and Fair Use Video media type="youtube" key="B7nkQJZhAUw" height="390" width="480"

The Fight for Fair Copyright- Video media type="youtube" key="WA1RDyN7JTg" height="390" width="640"