BackLatest Version in WIPO LexDetailsDetailsYear of Version2015DatesAmended up to:September 17, 2014Issued:December 8, 1997Type of Text
Implementing Rules/Regulations
Subject Matter
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights),
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR),
IP Regulatory Body
Notes This consolidated version of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations incorporates all the amendments up to September 17, 2014.
The consolidated Regulations contain provisions related to intellectual property in the context of broadcasting and retransmission of programming services. In particular, they provide safeguards against breaches of programming or underlying rights of third parties and establish conditions concerning the authorization, consent, and distribution of Canadian and non-Canadian programming services (e.g. Sections 7(e), 21–23, 48–49).