This past week, I took a step back from school and focus on myself. In that time I read two books, spent time with friends and family, and got to catch on some much needed RNR.

That being said, I did take the time to read Val’s weekly post on copyright laws and fair use.

Below are Canadian copyright laws explained briefly: (this section can also be viewed in the AI Overview, when “Copyright Laws” is searched on Google.)

• Copyright duration: In Canada, copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. 
• Public domain: When the copyright term ends, the work enters the public domain and can be accessed and reproduced by anyone. 
• Copyright infringement: Using copyrighted content without the owner’s permission is copyright infringement. 
• Copyright exceptions: Some exceptions allow research libraries to share parts of materials without infringing copyright laws. 
• Moral rights: These rights protect the author’s connection with the work and the integrity of the work. 
• Copyright assignment: An agreement to transfer the copyright to another person or entity. 

Copyright is such an important thing, that allows for the rightful authors of media to profit from their original creation. Copyright stops people from profiting off of others material, and using it with malicious intent.

These are topics that need to be talked about more frequently. They deal with safety, laws, and more. As a student, who is consistently on the internet, knowing about copyright laws is an extremely important thing. As we are constantly consuming and creating content, having a basic awareness of copyright, fair use, and fair dealing, is the most important aspect of creating content.