Which of the following is true with regard to the copyright law in Canada?
A) Everyone can receive copyright protection in Canada for his or her work created elsewhere.
B) Copyright law is governed by the Copyright Act, but an author need not register under the statute to acquire copyright.
C) Generally, the term of copyright is fifty years.
D) A Canadian author must register upon the creation of her book, in order to acquire copyright protection.
E) Registration of copyright is restricted to published works.

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Copyright law in Canada is governed by the Copyright Act, but registration is not necessary to acquire copyright. The term of copyright is generally the life of the author plus 50 years. There is no requirement for Canadian authors to register their works to receive copyright protection. Registration is not restricted to published works, but is optional and provides additional legal benefits.

Which of the Following Is True with Regard to the Copyright