Copyright & You
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a legal framework that protects creators of literary and artistic works by establishing economic and moral rights that enable creators to:
- control the publication and reproduction of their works;
- receive remuneration; and
- protect the integrity of their works.
Copyright protection exists as soon as a work is created. In Canada, there is no requirement that the work be registered or that the word "copyright" or the symbol © appear on the work. The work may be registered, if the creator desires, under a voluntary government registration system. Other countries may require registration and/or designations to be placed on the work to activate copyright protection.
Copyright by Format
Depending on the format of the work, copyright is handled differently. Find out how to use copyright-protected work in the following formats:
Copyright Resources