Canada

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

Year of current version:	2005
Date of last amendment:	December 12, 2005
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:	The Copyright Act, RSC 1985, Chapter C-42 was last amended on December 12, 2005. This consolidated version of the Act incorporates all the amendments up to 2005 (see sections 44 and 44.1 for the latest amendments). Source: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-42/index.html
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 Legislation:	Relates to Customs Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (2nd Supp.)) (CA151) Customs Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (2nd Supp.)) (CA097)
Related Treaties:	Berne Convention (September 9, 1886)
Historical Versions:	Supersedes Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42) (CA049) Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42) (CA001) Is superseded by Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42) (CA147)
WIPO Lex No.:	CA057