Canada

Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42)

Year of current version:	1997
Date of last amendment:	January 1, 1997
Date of entry into force of original text:	1985
Date of Text (Enacted):	1985
Type of Text:	Main IP Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Industrial Designs, IP Regulatory Body, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
Notes:	This consolidated version of the Copyright Act, RSC 1985, Chapter C-42 includes all the amendments to the Copyright Act since its enactment in 1985 up to 1997.
Available Texts:
English	Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42) (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
French	Loi sur le droit d'auteur (L.R., 1985, c. C-42)
Related Treaties:	Berne Convention (September 9, 1886)
Historical Versions:	Supersedes Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42) (CA001) Is superseded by Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42) (CA147) Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42) (CA057)
WIPO Lex No.:	CA049