Educational how-to
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
The official factors matter.
Open the Copyright Act sections
Use the IP shelf.
When in doubt, ask the rights holder or get advice
This page does not licence your use.
Official law on this site: intellectual-property.
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