Government works
If you are interested in copying pieces of legislation:
Please be aware that legislation in Canada is still considered copyrighted material.
Canadian federal crown copyrighted material may be used without permission "", as long as proper attribution is made.
Each province has its own copyright for publications and legislation. For the Province of British Columbia:
- materials such as government reports and publications are . If you wish to reproduce and entire document, you should fill out a .
- BC legislation is specifically covered by the "", which allows for commercial and noncommercial use, but requires that certain attributions and statements are included.
*Remember that linking to material, legally posted online, is always permissible as an alternative to copying.*
Small excerpts of federal and provincial material may also fall under fair dealing.