You are free to copy, use or adapt as you see fit. After that period works enter the public domain and are free from the restrictions of copyright. In Canada, it is generally thought that to qualify as "original" a work must consist of more than a trivial mechanical effort, must be original to its author and not be merely a copy of another work.Ĭopyright in Canada is covered by a limited term of 50 years beyond the life of the author. That interpretation has fallen to the Courts. In Canada, the Copyright Act states that copyright exists "in every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work," unfortunately the Act does not define what "original" means. If you are seeking permission for material as part of teaching a course, the Copyright Office can obtain this permission for you. Is there a specific other exception in the Copyright Act that could apply?ĭetermining if your intended use falls under one of the above scenarios can potentially lead to a decision that permission is not required.Will my use be covered by Fair Dealing?.Is the work already otherwise licensed? (e.g.Does the work enjoy copyright protection?.Asking yourself the following questions will greatly help you in determining whether or not you'll require permission. Your assessment of whether or not you need to acquire that permission should follow a four-step process. It's important to remember though that not all education related uses require permission. Learning to navigate the landscape that is copyright permissions is often perceived as a confusing endeavour.
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