Effective as of 2025
Applies to all articles published in the Canadian Journal of Infection Control.
Copyright Ownership
Upon acceptance and publication in the Canadian Journal of Infection Control, authors usually transfer copyright of their work to the publisher.
Authors will be required to sign a copyright transfer agreement (CTA) or license to publish, granting the publisher the exclusive right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and archive the article in all formats and media.
Copyright Holder: © 2026 Infection Prevention and Control Canada
Authors retain certain rights to share and reuse their work according to the terms outlined in the agreement and the journal’s self-archiving policy.
Licensing
Articles are published under terms defined by the publisher. In most cases, these terms grant the publisher exclusive rights to the content.
Some open access articles may be published under a Creative Commons license (e.g., CC BY 4.0) to allow broader reuse and distribution.
Authors should review their specific publication agreement to understand the licensing applied.
Author Responsibilities
Authors are responsible for:
- Ensuring the originality of their work and that it does not infringe on the rights of others
- Obtaining necessary permissions for any third-party content included in their manuscript
- Complying with ethical standards and journal policies related to publication and copyright
All permissions must be documented and submitted with the manuscript.
Use of Third-Party Material
If the manuscript includes third-party material (such as images, tables, figures, or extensive quotations), authors must:
- Verify that the material is in the public domain or available under a license compatible with the journal’s policies
- Obtain written permission from the copyright holder when necessary
- Provide clear attribution and licensing information for all third-party content
Unauthorized reuse of third-party materials is prohibited.
Commercial Use and Reuse
The publisher, Craig Kelman & Associates, holds the exclusive rights to commercial reuse of articles published in the journal unless otherwise stated in the publication agreement.
Requests for commercial reuse, reproduction, or distribution should be directed to the publisher or the journal’s permissions office.
Archiving and Self-Archiving Policy
Authors may deposit certain versions of their manuscript (preprint or accepted manuscript) in institutional repositories or personal websites, subject to an embargo period and conditions outlined in the publication agreement.
Authors should always refer to the journal’s self-archiving policy for specific guidelines.
Licensing Exceptions
In special cases, alternative licensing terms may be negotiated and clearly indicated in the published article.
Contact Us
Editorial Office – Canadian Journal of Infection Control
Email: editor-in-chief@ipac-canada.org
This policy aligns with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and relevant copyright law.