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What fair dealing means in Canada
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Fair dealing is a Copyright Act concept
It is limited and purpose-based. School or meme use is not automatically fair.
Open the Copyright Act sections on this site
When in doubt, ask the rights holder or get advice.
Official law on this site: intellectual-property.
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