The Copyright Act provides Canadian creators with legal protection for their works. Activities such as photocopying extracts from books, magazines and newspapers are controlled by the copyright owner through the exercise of the exclusive right of reproduction. Using a photocopying machine to copy a work, or even a substantial part of a work, or to make multiple copies for an entire class, are examples of reproduction under copyright law.
Permission is required prior to making a copy .
In many circumstances, the new licensing agreement eliminates the need to have to get permission before making a copy of published, printed material.