Copyright law in Canada: how to avoid problems
What an immigrant needs to know to avoid trouble.
When moving to another country, it is important to know at least the basic laws to avoid problems. Ignorance of the law does not exempt from responsibility, so it is worth knowing in advance how to behave.
Copyright is an important part of life in Canada. Attitudes toward content theft are stricter here than in many other countries. For example, you can't download music or books from torrents, or add someone else's image to your website design. It can cause serious problems. The fine for copyright infringement is higher than the cost of a subscription to a streaming service or a photobank.
Torrents and pirate sites
It is forbidden to use them in Canada; it is punishable by law. In the past, the residents of the country somehow got around this ban, but now the control over this area has increased. As soon as you go to a pirated site, your ISP will send you a notice. The second time, you get a fine.
It is easier to subscribe to a streaming service because its price is lower than the fine.
Some adventurers try not to get caught and use VPNs, but some ISPs will successfully decrypt them. In our opinion, the game is not worth the candle. Besides, with a Canadian salary you will earn more per hour than you spend on leisure subscriptions.
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