Canadian Time Machine

Pens, Pixels, and Protections: A Century of Canadian Copyright


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In 1924, the Canadian Copyright Act was born—laying the groundwork for a century of protecting creativity in Canada. But 100 years later, is it keeping up with the times? How do 100-year old laws govern new innovations like AI? This episode unpacks the Act’s fascinating history, its evolution, and the urgent challenges posed by modern technology.


Canadian author Heather O’Neill shares her concerns about AI repurposing her work without permission and reflects on the inseparable connection between art and the artist. Copyright expert Myra Tawfik, from the University of Windsor, provides historical insights and predicts what the future might hold for creators in Canada.


To read the episode transcripts in French and English, and to learn more about historic Canadian milestones, please visit thewalrus.ca/canadianheritage.


This podcast receives funding from The Government of Canada and is produced by The Walrus Lab.


Check out the French counterpart podcast, Voyage dans l'histoire canadienne.


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Crayons, pixels et protection : Un siècle de droit d’auteur au Canada


La Loi canadienne sur le droit d'auteur, adoptée en 1924, a jeté les bases d'un siècle de protection de la créativité au Canada. Mais 100 ans plus tard, cette législation est-elle encore adaptée aux réalités d’aujourd’hui? Comment une loi vieille d'un siècle peut-elle répondre aux défis posés par des innovations comme l’intelligence artificielle? Cet épisode explore l’histoire fascinante de cette loi, son évolution et les défis urgents qu’elle doit relever face aux technologies modernes. L'auteure canadienne Heather O'Neill exprime ses préoccupations concernant la réappropriation de son œuvre par l’IA sans son consentement et réfléchit au lien indissociable entre l’art et son créateur. Myra Tawfik, professeure à l’Université de Windsor et experte en droit d’auteur, nous plonge dans le passé tout en tentant d’imaginer l’avenir du droit d’auteur pour les créateurs canadiens.


Pour lire les transcriptions des épisodes en français et en anglais, et pour en savoir plus sur les jalons historiques canadiens, veuillez visiter le site thewalrus.ca/canadianheritage.


Ce balado reçoit des fonds du gouvernement du Canada et est produit par The Walrus Lab.


Découvrez le balado en français, Voyage dans l'histoire canadienne.


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