Test your ©opyright knowledge!

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Copyright covers a wide range of literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. Of course, books, songs, and films first come to mind, but here are some other works covered by copyright:

• architectural plans,
• choreographies,
• paintings,
• plays,
• computer programs. 

Right answer

Copyright covers a wide range of literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. Of course, books, songs, and films first come to mind, but here are some other works covered by copyright:

• architectural plans,
• choreographies,
• paintings,
• plays,
• computer programs. 

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The Copyright Act protects all journalistic content but allows fair use for the communication of news. To use it, you must cite the original source and the media outlet, and if this information appears in the source, the name of the author. 

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The Copyright Act protects all journalistic content but allows fair use for the communication of news. To use it, you must cite the original source and the media outlet, and if this information appears in the source, the name of the author. 

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Copyright law states that copyright generally expires 70 years after the death of the author. If the work is a collective work, copyright expires 70 years after the death of the last person who contributed to the work.

The expiration period is different in certain cases. For example: 

• if the artist is anonymous, 
  if the work is published after the death of its author,  
  if the copyright belongs to the Crown. 

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Copyright law states that copyright generally expires 70 years after the death of the author. If the work is a collective work, copyright expires 70 years after the death of the last person who contributed to the work.

The expiration period is different in certain cases. For example: 

• if the artist is anonymous,
• if the work is published after the death of its author, 
• if the copyright belongs to the Crown. 

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Canadian law does not require you to mark each of your works with the © symbol. This symbol is simply a reminder that your creation is protected by copyright . 

You may see this informative symbol, particularly on websites. It is normally followed by the name of the copyright holder, as well as the year of first publication. 

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Canadian law does not require you to mark each of your works with the © symbol. This symbol is simply a reminder that your creation is protected by copyright . 

You may see this informative symbol, particularly on websites. It is normally followed by the name of the copyright holder, as well as the year of first publication. 

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Students who recreate a work in a school setting do not risk infringing copyright. The law includes an exception for live performances of works in schools by students for educational purposes and before an audience primarily composed of students.

Note that if the play is produced for profit, the exception no longer applies.

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Students who recreate a work in a school setting do not risk infringing copyright. The law includes an exception for live performances of works in schools by students for educational purposes and before an audience primarily composed of students.

Note that if the play is produced for profit, the exception no longer applies.