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An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee

An update on recent activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA).

CARL today released a joint response, with CFLA, to the Government of Canada’s Consultation Paper on copyright term extension.

An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee

CFLA’s Copyright Committee Term Extension Working Group is looking for data and stories about how copyright extension might impact libraries.

The Government of Canada today announced the launch a public consultation on how to implement a copyright term extension.

Library and GLAM sector organizations call for federal support for broadband connectivity, access to e-content, municipal funding, library support for vulnerable populations, accessible reading material, and Canadian publishers and booksellers.

Online storytime typically relies on the use of copyright-protected materials, therefore, librarians must consider copyright legislation and whether permission, a license, or use of the fair dealing exception is required. This guideline describes these options, and provides an example of a fair dealing analysis for an early literacy-focused storytime.

This guidance document is meant to provide clarity to support libraries in considering copyright as they provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ministerial mandate letters released today by the Prime Minister include policy objectives for several ministers which touch on and support the recommendations from the library community.