How long copyright usually lasts in Canada

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1. The general Canadian term is in the Copyright Act

   It has changed over time and has exceptions.

2. Expiry is not the same as ‘I found it online’

   Public posts can still be protected.

3. Read the official term section

   Do not use a US blog for Canadian term.

4. Registration is not required for copyright to exist

   That is different from trade-marks.

Official law on this site: intellectual-property.

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