For an example of what a reply from a copyright holder might look like, see below:
From: Copyright /droit_d'auteur [mailto:copyright/droit_d'auteur@lac-bac.gc.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 3:48 PM
To: Mahfood, Dr. Sebastian
Cc: Copyright /droit_d'auteur
Subject: RE: Copyright Permissions Request (Q 3-54932-B)
Dear Dr. Mahfood,
Your request for a copyright permission for material from our collections has
been received by the Copyright Bureau of Library and Archives Canada.
The material is now in the public domain, which means that the copyright
protection has expired. Additionally, there are no other restrictions
applicable to this material, therefore it may be used freely without seeking
permission or paying royalties. We would ask that you kindly acknowledge
the source as follows:
Photo: Marshall McLuhan, ca. 1936
Source: Library and Archives Canada/Marshal McLuhan fonds/PA-172791
Please note that identifying our institution "Library and Archives Canada" in
the credits will be sufficient when material is being used in video/film format.
Should you require copies of this material, please submit this request by
completing the Online Order Form for Photocopies and Reproductions (https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/copies/secure/005010-5100-e.php)
which can be found on our site under Services to the Public. A copy of any
permissions received must be supplied to Consultation of Specialized Media Unit
when submitting your request for copies. To follow-up on a request for
photocopies and reproductions, you may contact the sector responsible directly
at:
Consultation of Specialized Media Unit
Library and Archives Canada
395 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0N4
Tel: 613-992-8188
Fax: 613-995-6274
Toll free: 1-866-578-7777
Website:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca <http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/>
Please note that you will find more information on obtaining copies from Library
and Archives Canada as well as our price lists on our website at
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/copies/005010-5020-e.html.
We also invite you to read the information that appears on the Library and
Archives Canada website under Important Notices (http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/notices/index-e.html#e).
You will find important information concerning reproduction of materials from
our website, copyright information, linking to our website and other valuable
information that will help you with your future requests.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Copyright Bureau of Library and Archives
Canada if you have any questions regarding this request.
Thank you / Merci,
Copyright Bureau | Bureau des droits d'auteur
Services Branch | Direction des services
Library and Archives Canada | Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
395 Wellington Street | 395, rue Wellington
Ottawa, ON K1A 0N4
copyright/droit_d'auteur@lac-bac.gc.ca
Telephone | Téléphone : 613-996-7502 / 613-992-2567
Facsimilie | Télécopieur : 613-996-1341
Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada
www.collectionscanada.gc.ca