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Copyright

This guide provides information about Copyright in the context of research and education. It does not provide legal advice, but will assist members of the Red Deer Polytechnic community in making their own decisions based on a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities according to the Canadian Copyright Act.

Each individual is responsible for complying with copyright agreements and legislation.

Red Deer Polytechnic Copyright Policy (PDF)
All individuals at RDP using copyrighted materials must comply with the federally legislated Copyright Act and related laws and regulations.

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Canadian Copyright Act
The complete Act, as found on the Department of Justice website.
Copyright Matters!
Information about copyright as it relates to the use of resources in a school setting. Published by the Council of Ministers of Education (Canada), the Canadian School Boards Association, and the Canadian Teachers' Federation.
Copyright Regulations
The Regulations enforced under the Copyright Act, from the Department of Justice website.
Copyrights
Information about copyright in Canada, from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (Industry Canada).
Creative Commons Canada
Information about the Creative Commons organization, resources and licenses.