Fair Dealing in Canada

This document provides information on the basis for and scope of fair dealing in Canada.

Fair dealing, as an exception to copyright infringement, is a user right. It stands in opposition toseveral exclusive rights granted to owners of copyright by Canada’s dealing is not an absolute concept. It must be interpreted in accordance with an analytical framework provided at law.

The information provided in this document is intended to assist educators applying the concept of fair dealing so as to avoid claims of copyright infringement.

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