Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42)
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Act current to 2012-05-14 and last amended on 2005-12-12. Previous Versions
PART IX
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Marginal note:No copyright, etc., except by statute
89. No person is entitled to copyright otherwise than under and in accordance with this Act or any other Act of Parliament, but nothing in this section shall be construed as abrogating any right or jurisdiction in respect of a breach of trust or confidence.
- 1997, c. 24, s. 50.
Marginal note:Interpretation
90. No provision of this Act relating to
(a) copyright in performer’s performances, sound recordings or communication signals, or
(b) the right of performers or makers to remuneration
shall be construed as prejudicing any rights conferred by Part I or, in and of itself, as prejudicing the amount of royalties that the Board may fix in respect of those rights.
- 1997, c. 24, s. 50.
Marginal note:Adherence to Berne and Rome Conventions
91. The Governor in Council shall take such measures as are necessary to secure the adherence of Canada to
(a) the Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works concluded at Berne on September 9, 1886, as revised by the Paris Act of 1971; and
(b) the International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organisations, done at Rome on October 26, 1961.
- 1997, c. 24, s. 50.
Marginal note:Review of Act
92. (1) Within five years after the coming into force of this section, the Minister shall cause to be laid before both Houses of Parliament a report on the provisions and operation of this Act, including any recommendations for amendments to this Act.
Marginal note:Reference to parliamentary committee
(2) The report stands referred to the committee of the House of Commons, or of both Houses of Parliament, that is designated or established for that purpose, which shall
(a) as soon as possible thereafter, review the report and undertake a comprehensive review of the provisions and operation of this Act; and
(b) report to the House of Commons, or to both Houses of Parliament, within one year after the laying of the report of the Minister or any further time that the House of Commons, or both Houses of Parliament, may authorize.
- 1997, c. 24, s. 50.