Access Copyright
@accesscopyright.bsky.social
We make it easy for users to share content responsibly, collect payment for this use, and distribute the royalties we generate to creators and publishers.
We're glad Peter's Payback cheque got to him and appreciated his video outlining our work to provide content users with licensed access to published works so that creators like Peter can be fairly compensated.
Check out his video here: instagram.com/p/DQDSXN1gRji/
Check out his video here: instagram.com/p/DQDSXN1gRji/
October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We're glad Peter's Payback cheque got to him and appreciated his video outlining our work to provide content users with licensed access to published works so that creators like Peter can be fairly compensated.
Check out his video here: instagram.com/p/DQDSXN1gRji/
Check out his video here: instagram.com/p/DQDSXN1gRji/
@workinculture.bsky.social has launched Making It Work 2025 to capture the current realities facing Ontario's arts, culture, and creative workforce. Artists, cultural workers, creative entrepreneurs - your experience matters.
Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork... (Open Oct 1-27)
Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork... (Open Oct 1-27)
October 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
@workinculture.bsky.social has launched Making It Work 2025 to capture the current realities facing Ontario's arts, culture, and creative workforce. Artists, cultural workers, creative entrepreneurs - your experience matters.
Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork... (Open Oct 1-27)
Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork... (Open Oct 1-27)
Our upcoming webinar is for AC affiliates and members looking to learn more about:
· Key takeaways from global Generative AI litigation
· Government responses to regulating AI
· Private-sector responses to this new technology
Register for free here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
· Key takeaways from global Generative AI litigation
· Government responses to regulating AI
· Private-sector responses to this new technology
Register for free here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Our upcoming webinar is for AC affiliates and members looking to learn more about:
· Key takeaways from global Generative AI litigation
· Government responses to regulating AI
· Private-sector responses to this new technology
Register for free here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
· Key takeaways from global Generative AI litigation
· Government responses to regulating AI
· Private-sector responses to this new technology
Register for free here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us on Wednesday, October 1 at 1:00 p.m. EDT for a one-hour, free online educational session on Generative AI & Strategic Considerations for Creators & Publishers with Erin Finlay, a leading expert on copyright law and AI.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Join us on Wednesday, October 1 at 1:00 p.m. EDT for a one-hour, free online educational session on Generative AI & Strategic Considerations for Creators & Publishers with Erin Finlay, a leading expert on copyright law and AI.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Canadian organizations often bend over backwards to make sure they do the right thing. But is your company doing the right thing when it comes to copyright? If you’re not sure, Access Copyright can help. Let’s talk. Contact us today: accessforbusiness.ca/contact-acce...
April 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Canadian organizations often bend over backwards to make sure they do the right thing. But is your company doing the right thing when it comes to copyright? If you’re not sure, Access Copyright can help. Let’s talk. Contact us today: accessforbusiness.ca/contact-acce...
It's #BCBooksDay! Access Copyright is pleased to represent 115+ publishers & 2,700 creators who call British Columbia home. In 2023, we distributed $625K in royalties to BC rights holders, which were invested into the local economy and helped bring more BC publications to life.
April 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It's #BCBooksDay! Access Copyright is pleased to represent 115+ publishers & 2,700 creators who call British Columbia home. In 2023, we distributed $625K in royalties to BC rights holders, which were invested into the local economy and helped bring more BC publications to life.
On Wed. April 16 at 12 noon EDT, there will be an Electoral Townhall on Arts & Culture at OCAD University in Toronto with candidates from major political parties.
Register to attend for free here: eventbrite.ca/e/electoral-....
Townhall will also be live on OCAD's YouTube channel.
Register to attend for free here: eventbrite.ca/e/electoral-....
Townhall will also be live on OCAD's YouTube channel.
April 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
On Wed. April 16 at 12 noon EDT, there will be an Electoral Townhall on Arts & Culture at OCAD University in Toronto with candidates from major political parties.
Register to attend for free here: eventbrite.ca/e/electoral-....
Townhall will also be live on OCAD's YouTube channel.
Register to attend for free here: eventbrite.ca/e/electoral-....
Townhall will also be live on OCAD's YouTube channel.
Coming Monday, April 14 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
Debate on Culture: 2025 Federal Elections will feature representatives from Canada’s main political parties and focus on cultural sovereignty.
Register for the webcast or to attend in person here for free: cdec-cdce.org/en/evenement...
Debate on Culture: 2025 Federal Elections will feature representatives from Canada’s main political parties and focus on cultural sovereignty.
Register for the webcast or to attend in person here for free: cdec-cdce.org/en/evenement...
April 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Coming Monday, April 14 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
Debate on Culture: 2025 Federal Elections will feature representatives from Canada’s main political parties and focus on cultural sovereignty.
Register for the webcast or to attend in person here for free: cdec-cdce.org/en/evenement...
Debate on Culture: 2025 Federal Elections will feature representatives from Canada’s main political parties and focus on cultural sovereignty.
Register for the webcast or to attend in person here for free: cdec-cdce.org/en/evenement...
2. Develop a fair and ethical AI regulatory system in Canada that values human creation, sustains our vital cultural industries, and encourages the growth of a market for the licensing of content for GenAI purposes.
April 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
2. Develop a fair and ethical AI regulatory system in Canada that values human creation, sustains our vital cultural industries, and encourages the growth of a market for the licensing of content for GenAI purposes.
We call on all parties and candidates to commit to the following:
1. Repair Canada’s Copyright Act by clarifying existing fair dealing exceptions, including for education, so that Canadian creators and publishers are fairly compensated for the use of their published works.
1. Repair Canada’s Copyright Act by clarifying existing fair dealing exceptions, including for education, so that Canadian creators and publishers are fairly compensated for the use of their published works.
April 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We call on all parties and candidates to commit to the following:
1. Repair Canada’s Copyright Act by clarifying existing fair dealing exceptions, including for education, so that Canadian creators and publishers are fairly compensated for the use of their published works.
1. Repair Canada’s Copyright Act by clarifying existing fair dealing exceptions, including for education, so that Canadian creators and publishers are fairly compensated for the use of their published works.
This year's Payback claim period starts April 1 and ends on May 31.
Eligible affiliates will be notified by email once the portal is open to receive claims.
Only those who have never made a claim or have 2023 works to report will likely need to take action this claim period.
Eligible affiliates will be notified by email once the portal is open to receive claims.
Only those who have never made a claim or have 2023 works to report will likely need to take action this claim period.
March 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This year's Payback claim period starts April 1 and ends on May 31.
Eligible affiliates will be notified by email once the portal is open to receive claims.
Only those who have never made a claim or have 2023 works to report will likely need to take action this claim period.
Eligible affiliates will be notified by email once the portal is open to receive claims.
Only those who have never made a claim or have 2023 works to report will likely need to take action this claim period.
Do you often need to share published content externally? Are you sure you have the coverage to do so? If not, an Access Copyright licence may be exactly just what you need. Let’s talk. Contact us today: accessforbusiness.ca/contact-acce...
March 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Do you often need to share published content externally? Are you sure you have the coverage to do so? If not, an Access Copyright licence may be exactly just what you need. Let’s talk. Contact us today: accessforbusiness.ca/contact-acce...
We're always happy when Access Copyright Foundation grantees get in touch with us, like @joellekidd.bsky.social. We're thrilled to hear that the Research Grant she was awarded has resulted in her new book from @ecwpress.bsky.social on evangelical Christian pop culture. ecwpress.com/products/jes...
February 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We're always happy when Access Copyright Foundation grantees get in touch with us, like @joellekidd.bsky.social. We're thrilled to hear that the Research Grant she was awarded has resulted in her new book from @ecwpress.bsky.social on evangelical Christian pop culture. ecwpress.com/products/jes...
Are you working in Ontario’s creative industries? @workinculture.bsky.social wants to know: How are AI tools helping (or not) with admin tasks? Take their short, confidential survey by Tuesday, March 4 to share your thoughts on AI use for admin and operations. ca1se.voxco.com/S2/114/AI-Ad...
February 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Are you working in Ontario’s creative industries? @workinculture.bsky.social wants to know: How are AI tools helping (or not) with admin tasks? Take their short, confidential survey by Tuesday, March 4 to share your thoughts on AI use for admin and operations. ca1se.voxco.com/S2/114/AI-Ad...
Call for Applications!
Access Copyright Foundation has begun to accept applications for its annual round of funding for Professional Development Grants.
Read more (including the link to apply) here: www.acfoundation.ca/2025/02/13/c...
Access Copyright Foundation has begun to accept applications for its annual round of funding for Professional Development Grants.
Read more (including the link to apply) here: www.acfoundation.ca/2025/02/13/c...
February 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Call for Applications!
Access Copyright Foundation has begun to accept applications for its annual round of funding for Professional Development Grants.
Read more (including the link to apply) here: www.acfoundation.ca/2025/02/13/c...
Access Copyright Foundation has begun to accept applications for its annual round of funding for Professional Development Grants.
Read more (including the link to apply) here: www.acfoundation.ca/2025/02/13/c...
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Following an organizational restructuring at the end of 2023, Access Copyright Board and staff have made important strides over the past year, including the development of a new strategic plan for the organization.
Following an organizational restructuring at the end of 2023, Access Copyright Board and staff have made important strides over the past year, including the development of a new strategic plan for the organization.
February 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Following an organizational restructuring at the end of 2023, Access Copyright Board and staff have made important strides over the past year, including the development of a new strategic plan for the organization.
Following an organizational restructuring at the end of 2023, Access Copyright Board and staff have made important strides over the past year, including the development of a new strategic plan for the organization.
Your organization may have gaps in your policies around the copying and sharing of published content. Our licence can help you fill them. Learn more here: accessforbusiness.ca/biotech-phar...
January 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Your organization may have gaps in your policies around the copying and sharing of published content. Our licence can help you fill them. Learn more here: accessforbusiness.ca/biotech-phar...
Last November, the Ontario Book Publishers Organization released a report quantifying the economic contribution of Ontario's independent book publishers. We are pleased that a Research Grant from Access Copyright Foundation supported this important work. obpo.ca/wp-content/u...
January 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Last November, the Ontario Book Publishers Organization released a report quantifying the economic contribution of Ontario's independent book publishers. We are pleased that a Research Grant from Access Copyright Foundation supported this important work. obpo.ca/wp-content/u...
Our CEO, Kate, will be joining other leaders in Canada's cultural sector this Thursday at 1:00 p.m. EST for
Ontario Culture Days' discussion on how artists and creative businesses can shape the future of AI. Registration for the webinar is here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-of...
Ontario Culture Days' discussion on how artists and creative businesses can shape the future of AI. Registration for the webinar is here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-of...
January 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our CEO, Kate, will be joining other leaders in Canada's cultural sector this Thursday at 1:00 p.m. EST for
Ontario Culture Days' discussion on how artists and creative businesses can shape the future of AI. Registration for the webinar is here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-of...
Ontario Culture Days' discussion on how artists and creative businesses can shape the future of AI. Registration for the webinar is here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-of...
We were pleased to hear from Vincenzo Pietropaolo on how the Marian Hebb Research Grant he was awarded from Access Copyright Foundation has helped with his project, Unveiling the Queer Italian Canadian Experience. He even shared a photo from it with us! www.acfoundation.ca/spotlight/
January 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We were pleased to hear from Vincenzo Pietropaolo on how the Marian Hebb Research Grant he was awarded from Access Copyright Foundation has helped with his project, Unveiling the Queer Italian Canadian Experience. He even shared a photo from it with us! www.acfoundation.ca/spotlight/
Does your business’ copyright policies have a gap? An Access Copyright blanket licence can fill them, especially if sharing news stories or market intelligence is critical to your success. Want to learn more or not even sure what Access Copyright is? Learn more: accessforbusiness.ca/biotech-phar...
January 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Does your business’ copyright policies have a gap? An Access Copyright blanket licence can fill them, especially if sharing news stories or market intelligence is critical to your success. Want to learn more or not even sure what Access Copyright is? Learn more: accessforbusiness.ca/biotech-phar...
In 2021, Catherine Tsalikis received a Marian Hebb Research Grant from Access Copyright Foundation for her upcoming bio on Chrystia Freeland - this Friday, @houseofanansi.bsky.social is rush-releasing her new book (current events in action!). #cdnpoli
December 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM
In 2021, Catherine Tsalikis received a Marian Hebb Research Grant from Access Copyright Foundation for her upcoming bio on Chrystia Freeland - this Friday, @houseofanansi.bsky.social is rush-releasing her new book (current events in action!). #cdnpoli
We were thrilled to see Ayelet Tsabari's 'Songs for the Brokenhearted' selected as one of the Globe and Mail's 100 best books of 2024, and that Access Copyright Foundation was able to support her research into the history of Yemenite women’s songs for the book. Congrats Ayelet!
December 2, 2024 at 3:13 PM
We were thrilled to see Ayelet Tsabari's 'Songs for the Brokenhearted' selected as one of the Globe and Mail's 100 best books of 2024, and that Access Copyright Foundation was able to support her research into the history of Yemenite women’s songs for the book. Congrats Ayelet!