Access Copyright
@AccessCopyright
Followers
4K
Following
4K
Media
706
Statuses
16K
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.
Toronto, ON
Joined June 2012
We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for Access Copyright Foundation's 2026 round of Marian Hebb Research Grant funding. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2026. All the information you need to apply is here: https://t.co/LMuNQcIa2t
0
2
3
🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright: - 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is) - Only 3.5% want a new
23
309
2K
Our systems are now offline as we undertake an upgrade of our business systems which we expect will be completed on January 5, 2026. Learn more here: https://t.co/2XgcmJPK6Z
0
1
1
Our Nominating Committee is continuing to accept applications from those interested in contributing to Access Copyright in a Board director capacity. Our posting has all the details you need to apply with confidence: https://t.co/MSsgl3zg8c
0
0
2
Access Copyright is profoundly sad to learn of the passing of Porter Anderson. Our thoughts are with Porter's loved ones and all those in the publishing industry who knew or worked closely with him. May his memory be a blessing.
publishingperspectives.com
International journalist, moderator, and Editor-in-Chief of Publishing Perspectives, Porter Anderson has died…
0
0
0
Access Copyright is planning an upgrade of its business systems at the end of this year. While this upgrade is taking place (scheduled to begin on Dec. 17, 2025 and end on Jan. 5, 2026) several platforms will be offline. Learn more: https://t.co/jGv4I9q46A
0
0
1
We would also like to thank the Hon. @s_guilbeault for his years of service in the Culture portfolio and for being a keen, enthusiastic champion of Canada’s creative community. 3/3
0
0
0
We look forward to working with you to ensure that Canadian writers, visual artists, and publishers have the legislative and regulatory tools they need to create and produce new works that reflect the Canadian experience. 2/3
1
0
0
Congratulations to the Hon. Marc Miller on being appointed the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages. 1/3
4
0
0
Congratulations to @VinceBeiser, winner of the 2025 #BalsilliePrize for Public Policy for his book Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future @riverheadbooks. Beiser was selected by a jury composed of @SamanthaNutt, @TakiSarantakis & @scottalyoung.
1
6
9
Another great post by @HughPrincipal - "The way to promote a strong AI industry, alongside vibrant content industries, is licensing, not loopholes." @melaniejoly @s_guilbeault @EvanLSolomon #cdnpoli
hughstephensblog.net
Explore Canada's debate on AI training content rights, as some experts incorrectly advocate for TDM loopholes over licensing.
0
1
2
Sincerest congratulations from the team at Access Copyright to Souvankham!
Souvankham Thammavongsa is the winner of the 2025 #GillerPrize for her novel, PICK A COLOUR. https://t.co/sUNYJguGDn
0
1
3
Are you looking to contribute to Canada’s creative economy in a Board Director capacity? We are currently recruiting for those interested in serving on our Board. Learn more: https://t.co/gaD9M0EiQ8
0
2
1
Today we’re releasing the vinyl of Is This What We Want?, the silent album from 1000+ musicians protesting the UK government’s plans on AI & copyright. Incredibly grateful to Paul McCartney for providing a new (silent) bonus track. And to the many UK musicians involved in the
61
109
287
A fair and ethical AI ecosystem should be based on the "ART" principles: Authorization, Remuneration & Transparency. @melaniejoly @s_guilbeault @EvanLSolomon
financialpost.com
0
1
3
Congratulations to the 2025 Writers' Trust award winners - great to see AC affiliates Bren Simmers & Sheree Fitch honoured last night.
cbc.ca
More than $375,000 was given out across seven prizes, recognizing fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
0
0
4
Canadian artists to get slice of resale money for their work through copyright change
theglobeandmail.com
Artist’s Resale Right allows visual artists to benefit from future sales of their work, bringing Canada in line with Britain, Australia, France
2
6
7
"Strong cultural industries enable the development of strong content licensing markets for AI development, enabling a virtuous circle of further creativity." https://t.co/qQv4JUVWgf
@melaniejoly @s_guilbeault @EvanLSolomon
hughstephensblog.net
Explore the risks of Text and Data Mining exceptions and compulsory licensing for AI, highlighting the challenges for content creators in Asia.
0
1
3
Congratulations to this year's Governor General’s Literary Awards winners, including AC affiliates Karen Solie, @clairecameron & Heather Smith.
quillandquire.com
Winning writers, illustrators, and translators receive $25,000, while publishers receive $3,000 to promote the winning titles. Finalists each receive $1,000.
0
0
3
.@carfac & RAAV have been staunch advocates of introducing the Artist's Resale Right in Canada and we are pleased that their hard work has resulted in the federal government reaffirming its commitment to do so through an amendment to the Copyright Act.
carfac.ca
CARFAC and RAAV, the national associations representing visual artists in Canada, are thrilled to see the Artist’s Resale Right in the Federal Budget : “Artists, particularly visual artists, are...
0
1
1