Canadian filmmakers and scholars rethinking distribution and outreach. Liz Miller’s intermediate video class explored what Copyright means to Canadian filmmakers.

Their work includes interviews with Ari Cohen, Kirwan Cox, Jean-Claude Bustros , and Adam Symansky.

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Michael A. Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law from the University of Ottawa gave a talk "Why Copyright?" on September 15, 2008 at Concordia University. Sponsored by Concordia's Communications Department, Geist, who is the founder of Fair Copyright for Canada discuss the controversial Bill C-61, Canada’s Copyright ‘Reform’ Bill.

The talk, in two parts, is archived at the Canadian Journal of Communication, with a write up by Mélanie Hogan, PhD candidate at Concordia University.

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WITNESS, Arts Engine, Miro and others have worked with Creative Commons to put together a short video that discusses how Creative Commons licensing can protect and control artists' media work, while giving people the ability to distribute and share their work.

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The Canadian Association of University Teachers has published a review of fair dealing law and practice in Canada, in relation to the Copyright Act. They help identify and define fair dealing, and suggest ways to clarify it in policy.

For more information on Canadian copyright law, the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic has posted some great resources on their website.