Copyright at UBC » Updates

Broadcast E-mail: Update on Copyright Resources and CWL Terms of Use

Allan Bell — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:27:50 +0000

CWL account holders are being notified and asked to review and acknowledge updated information. Read More

Information about SOCAN and Re:Sound Fees

Allan Bell — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:51:52 +0000

Music played at UBC for non-educational purposes may require a licence from SOCAN and/or Re:Sound. Read More

Campus Classroom Frequently Asked Questions updated

Allan Bell — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:49:59 +0000

The Campus Classroom FAQ has been updated to reflect certain provisions of C-11 (the Copyright Modernization Act) and recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions. Read More

Digital Classroom Frequently Asked Questions updated

Allan Bell — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:57:12 +0000

The Digital Classroom FAQ has been updated to reflect certain provisions of C-11 (the Copyright Modernization Act). Read More

Revised Copying Guidelines Poster

Allan Bell — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:08:32 +0000

The revised copying guidelines poster for scanners and photocopiers is available for download. Read More

Important Provisions of Bill C-11 brought into force

Allan Bell — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:48:02 +0000

Important provisions of Bill C-11, the Copyright Modernization Act have been brought into force today. These provisions introduce broad and far reaching changes for educational institutions, faculty, staff and students. Read More

Digital Classroom Frequently Asked Questions updated

Allan Bell — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 20:39:09 +0000

The Digital Classroom FAQ has been updated to reflect the recent the Supreme Court of Canada copyright decisions. Read More

Supreme Court of Canada Decisions

Allan Bell — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:12:26 +0000

The Supreme Court of Canada has recently issued a set of landmark decisions on copyright law. These decisions have changed copyright law in Canada and will have a positive impact on your studies, teaching, research and administrative work at UBC. Read More

C-11 Royal Assent

Allan Bell — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:01:04 +0000

Bill C-11, the Copyright Modernization Act has been approved by both the House of Commons and Senate, and received Royal Assent on June 29, 2012. However, it is not yet in force and will go through an order-in-council process before it becomes law, which may be a number of months…Read More

Broadcast E-mail: UBC is not signing a license agreement with Access Copyright, May 15, 2012

Allan Bell — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:27:38 +0000

After extensive review, UBC has decided not to sign a license agreement with Access Copyright based on the model that it has recently negotiated with the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada ... Read more