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Apply for Copyright Clearance

How do you apply for Copyright Clearance on Government of Canada works?

Personal Information Collection Statement

Please read the following before you access the "Application for Crown Copyright Clearance" online service

Provision of the information requested on the online form is voluntary. We will use your personal information to respond to your request for copyright clearance on Government of Canada works. Application information may also be shared with other government departments if your inquiry relates to these departments for review and decision.

The information collected is described in Personal Information Bank of Public Works and Government Services Canada, number PWGSC PPU 150, and will be retained until the retention and disposal schedule is determined and then disposed of accordingly.

Your personal information is protected under the federal Privacy Act, which states that you have the right to access your personal information and request changes to incorrect information. If you wish to avail yourself of this right or require clarification about this statement, contact our Privacy Coordinator at aiprp.atip@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca or 819-956-1820. For more information on privacy issues and the Privacy Act in general, consult the Privacy Commissioner at 1-800-282-1376.

Online

If after reading the Personal Information Collection Statement you prefer to submit your application off the Internet, use one of the other collection channels listed below.

For assistance in completing your application online, please Contact Us.

Send your request using the Online Application Form.


Mail / Fax

  1. Complete the following application form available in PDF format:
    Application for Copyright Clearance on Government of Canada Work(s) (PDF Format, 45 kB)
  2. Mail or fax it to:

    Crown Copyright Officer
    Crown Copyright and Licensing
    Publishing and Depository Services
    Public Works and Government Services Canada
    Ottawa ON  K1A 0S5
    Canada

    Fax: 613-998-1450

How Your Application Is Processed

For further instructions, please contact Crown Copyright and Licensing.