Which of the following is true with regard to the copyright law in Canada?
A) A Canadian author must register upon the creation of her book, in order to acquire copyright protection.
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 50 years.
D) Registration of copyright is restricted to published works.
E) Everyone can receive copyright protection in Canada for his or her work created elsewhere.

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In Canada, an author automatically acquires copyright protection upon the creation of her work, and the copyright law is governed by the Copyright Act. There is no requirement for registration to acquire copyright. However, registration may be beneficial in some cases as it can provide evidence of ownership in case of a dispute. The term of copyright in Canada is generally the life of the author plus 50 years, and registration is not restricted to published works. The location of creation is also irrelevant; Canadian copyright law applies to works created in any part of the world.

Which of the Following Is True with Regard to the Copyright