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Under the Canadian Copyright Act, the copyright owner of a work has the sole right to make copies of that work with certain exceptions, the most important being "fair dealing" which allows copying for research and private study. To make use of this exception, you should have a clear idea of what fair dealing means.
The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) has prepared a fair dealing policy which it recommends for adoption by each AUCC member outside Quebec that intends to operate under the Access Copyright Post-secondary Educational Institution Tariff. Faculty, staff and students at McMaster must follow this policy regarding fair dealing.
AUCC Universities' Fair Dealing Policy
AUCC Universities' Fair Dealing Policy FAQ
You may also wish to consult the fair dealing provisions of the Canadian Copyright Act.
Questions can be forwarded to the individuals on the contact page of this site.
A series of public awareness and education sessions for faculty, staff and students is also being organized across the campuses.