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Copyright Law (Dept of Justice Canada)
Canadian Copyright Act (Chapter C-42 of the Consolidated Statutes of Canada), with links to definitions. Guide to Copyright (Canadian Intellectual Property Office) Links to the text of the Act, information circulars, application instructions, FAQ, the Copyright Board, and other useful information. Xeroxing and fair use (fair dealing) in Canada Prepared for the University of Alberta by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and the Canadian Association of Research Libraries. See also CANCOPY. CANCOPY Non-profit organization of Canadian writers and publishers which grants permission to copy. This organization collects a licensing fee or royalty which is then given back to the artist, writer or publisher. Creative Commons In response to some of the issues raised in this 2003 edition of NOW, Lawrence Lessig suggested a new type of some-rights registration. Creative Commons is non-profit organization publishing works under a voluntary "some rights reserved" copyright, thus making works free for futher creative use. Yahoo has developed a specific search engine to locate these works. This model is also being developed for music. Canadian Authors Association Has been involved in securing copyright protection for Canadian writers since 1921. The organization sponsors awards, speaks before governmental enquires and otherwise fosters a climate favourable to the arts. Canadian Writers' Organizations (Canadian Authors Association) An exhaustive list of Canadian national, provincial, and local writers' organizations with links to such resources as genre publication, electronic publication, web design, writing software, and much other useful material. Writers Guild of Canada This organization represents Canadian writers of film, television, radio and new media. The Guild negotiates agreements, architects contributory medical and retirement plans for its members,lobbies government on issues of concern to (screen/media) writers. The Guild also holds an annual awards program.
From files originally researched & compiled by M. F. McAuliffe and Mitzi Waltz.
Posted: Aug. 18, 2002. Last checked/modified/updated: July 7, 2006.
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