What rights does a copyright owner have?

Answer

Copyright owners have many legal rights, including the right to reproduce, publish, adapt, translate, communicate their work by telecommunications, and to authorize a public performance.

These rights are qualified by certain exceptions that balance the copyright owner’s interests with the public interest in allowing use of works for purposes such as education and research. Fair dealing is one such user's right.

Note: This answer comes from the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Copyright website, and provides educational information, not legal advice.