Author Archives: Lindsay Tripp

Copyright on campus: A start-of-the semester reminder

A new semester is upon us (whether we’re ready or not!). A friendly reminder that members of the Langara community are required to adhere to the Canadian Copyright Act and the College’s copyright policies. Fair dealing and educational exceptions in … Continue reading

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Canada signs copyright treaty to benefit persons with print disabilities

On June 30th, Canada became the twentieth country to ratify the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled. One of many international copyright treaties administered by the World … Continue reading

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Fair dealing is sweet!

Ever listened to a preview on iTunes? Shared a magazine article with a friend? Used an image from the web in a presentation? If you said yes, you’ve used fair dealing! February 22-26 marks Fair Dealing Week in Canada (counterpart … Continue reading

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Copyright on campus: A start-of-the-semester reminder

As we start a new semester, a friendly reminder that members of the Langara community are required by law and College policy to adhere to the Canadian Copyright Act. Fair dealing provisions in the Act afford students and instructors a … Continue reading

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Copyright extended by 20 years on sound recordings

At the end of June, Canada extended the term of copyright for sound recordings from 50 to 70 years, bringing it in line with such countries as the US, France, the U.K., and Australia.

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Copyright Board’s decision affirms fair dealing

Earlier this week, the Copyright Board of Canada handed down an important (and long-awaited) decision regarding Access Copyright’s proposed tariff for copying by employees of provincial governments. After conducting a detailed review of copying within government from 2005-2014, the Board … Continue reading

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Copyright in the 2015 federal budget

On Tuesday, the Conservative government delivered the 2015 federal budget. The following two changes to copyright are hidden within the 500+ page document: (1) Introduce amendments to the Copyright Act that will allow Canada to join the Marrakesh Treaty. These … Continue reading

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New Internet Copyright Rules in 2015

Canadian copyright made popular news headlines this past week. On January 2nd, a new provision in the Copyright Modernization Act came into force that could affect Internet users in Canada. Often referred to as the notice-and-notice system, the new law … Continue reading

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