As it turns out, copyright in Canada does not require any kind of formal registration. Your copyright arises automatically when you finish your work, without your having to file or register the work with a governmental agency.
Although there is a Copyright Office in Canada that accepts registration of copyright-protected works, the registration only provides an assumption in law that recognizes you as the copyright holder. This assumption is not absolute.
If the opposing party can rebut this assumption, then the claiming party would still have to prove to a court, on the balance of probabilities, that the claiming party is indeed the copyright holder. If you see a dispute on the horizon regarding the copyright of your work, it may be worthwhile to register it.
Caution and disclaimer: The following article is provided solely for educational purposes. This is not legal advice. Readers must seek independent legal advice from a properly licensed practitioner.
