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Topographic Licensing Guidelines


When the Government of Canada produces maps, charts, and other publications, the content of these publications is automatically protected under the Copyright Act. The Government of Canada has a right to the intellectual property contained on maps of the National Topographic System (NTS), published by Natural Resources Canada. Anyone wanting to exploit or reproduce information shown on NTS maps requires the authorization of the Government of Canada, through the Centre for Topographic Information Ottawa (CTIO) of Natural Resources Canada.

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Canada makes no representations or warranties respecting the Data, either expressed or implied, arising by law or otherwise, including but not limited to, effectiveness, completeness, accuracy or fitness for a particular purpose. Canada does not assume any liability in respect of any damage or loss incurred or suffered as a result of the use of the Data. In no event shall Canada be liable in any way for loss of revenue or contracts, or any other consequential loss of any kind resulting from the use of the Data.