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Copyright in all Postmedia content is owned or controlled by Postmedia Network Inc. or its licensors. No portion of the content may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, broadcast, or otherwise exploited in any manner or medium whatsoever without the prior written permission of Postmedia Network Inc. or its authorized agent. Unauthorized use may constitute copyright infringement and may result in legal action under the Canadian Copyright Act and other applicable laws.
Requests for licensing or permission to use Postmedia content must be submitted through the official Postmedia Content Licensing Form and are subject to review, approval, and contract terms provided by Postmedia. Submission of a licensing request does not guarantee that rights will be granted, nor does it waive any rights that Postmedia holds in its content.
All editorial content, photography, video, and archival materials are owned or controlled by Postmedia Network Inc. and its affiliated publications.
Some materials may include third-party rights that require additional clearance.
You may request:
Availability depends on rights, condition of assets, and third-party ownership.
Complete the Postmedia Content Licensing Request Form with as much detail as possible, including:
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No. Submitting a request does not guarantee availability or rights approval.
All requests are reviewed for:
Approval is subject to legal and business review.
Typical response times:
Turnaround depends on asset location, rights clearance, and scope of use.
Yes. Most uses require a licensing fee based on:
Custom pricing bundles may be available for larger projects.
In some cases, reduced rates may be available for:
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Digital and social use typically requires a license.
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Yes. If you do not have exact asset references, our team can assist with:
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Common license structures include:
Rights are always defined by usage scope and contract terms.
Your request will be:
You still need to include a credit to indicate the correct copyright holder. Fair Dealing is a very specific use. When in doubt, you should ask us for permission for use, and we will provide you with the correct credit when responding to your request.
No, we do not license our materials for political or religious use. Requests to use our content in connection with political campaigns, advocacy, or religious activities will not be approved.
Thank you for your interest in licensing Postmedia content. Please complete this form with as much detail as possible so we can assess availability, rights, and pricing efficiently. Submission of this form does not guarantee content availability or rights approval. All licenses are subject to rights clearance, legal review, and agreed fees.
