Protect Your Words: A Legal Toolkit for Writers in Canada

Whether you're drafting your first manuscript or preparing to publish, understanding the legal landscape is essential to safeguarding your creative work. Join Pat Papadeas for a practical, accessible workshop designed specifically for writers.

In this session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how copyright works in Canada, what rights you automatically hold, and how to avoid common pitfalls when working with publishers or using third-party material. We’ll also explore issues like defamation, privacy, and permissions—topics every author should consider before sharing their work with the world.
Perfect for new and aspiring writers, this workshop gives you the essential tools to protect your work and navigate the legal framework that surrounds authorship in Canada.
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Empower your creativity by understanding your rights. Join us and build your legal toolkit.

About Pat (Panayota) Papadeas: A retired Professor of Legal Studies at St. Clair College, where she spent over 20 years teaching business law and intellectual property. She is the co-author of Business Law in Canada, 3rd Edition (Emond Montgomery) and has long been committed to making legal concepts clear and accessible. Now active in consulting and community education, Pat brings her extensive background to this workshop to help writers understand the legal landscape surrounding their creative work.