Copyright Law
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Should non-Indigenous people buy, wear Indigenous art? Creators say it dependsShort answer? Anyone can buy and wear Indigenous art, beadwork -- artists just want to make sure what you're buying is authentic. Here are tips and best practices to keep in mind.PerspectivesApr 24, 2023
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Plagiarism wars put rhythm and beats under the legal microscopeThe evolution of music depends on artists building on what influenced them. But what if the law makes that impossible?EntertainmentMar 26, 2023
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Okanagan Nation Alliance expected to take over copyright of ‘Ogopogo’“Initially thought to be a straightforward assignment, the path soon became quite convoluted," the city of Vernon said in documents laying out the shift.CanadaOct 11, 2021
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York University to appeal federal court ruling on copyright feesYork University says it will appeal a Federal Court of Canada ruling that found it was circumventing copyright fees in reproducing materials being handed out to students.CanadaAug 1, 2017
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Pan Am Games website no longer requires written permission to hyperlink to itThe Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games official website has been making headlines for its terms of use.CanadaJul 13, 2015
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How could the Trans-Pacific Partnership affect Canadians?Leaked drafts provide some insight on what the Trans-Pacific Partnership has in store for Canada. But what could it mean for the average Canadian citizen?CanadaJun 12, 2015
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New law aims to cut down on internet piracyCanada's new copyright laws come into effect January 1st. Now, internet service providers in the province will legally be required to serve their customers with notices of copyright infringement.TechDec 10, 2014
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Media shouldn’t ‘censor’ news content from appearing in political ads without permission, Tories sayThe Harper government is planning to amend Canadian copyright law to allow political parties to use broadcast and published news content for campaign ads without asking for permission from news organizations.CanadaOct 9, 2014
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Why American laws are hurting Canadians’ online reputationsA Vancouver woman's fight to get her sexual images off the Internet wasn't easy, due to American laws protecting freedom of speech.WorldOct 9, 2014
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