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Copyright Board Commission du droit d’auteur Canada Canada Ottawa, September 21, 2000 FILE: 2000-UO/TI-24 UNLOCATABLE COPYRIGHT OWNERS Non-exclusive licence issued to Hilda M. Dueck for the reproduction of two prints Pursuant to the provisions of section 77(1) of the Copyright Act, the Copyright Board grants a licence to Hilda M. Dueck as follows:

(1) The licence authorizes the reproduction of prints of Elwin (or Edwin) Edwards' paintings “A June Morning” and “September Eve” published by The Artistic Publishing Company (year of publication unknown).

A single copy of each of the works shall be reproduced. (2) The licence expires on December 31, 2000. The authorized reproduction must therefore be completed by that date.

(3) The licence is non-exclusive and valid only in Canada. For other countries, it is the law of that country that applies.

(4) Hilda M. Dueck will reimburse the sum of $25 for each of the works to any person who establishes, before December 31, 2005, ownership of the copyright in the works covered by this licence.

(5) The coming into force of this licence is conditional on the applicant's filing with the Board her undertaking to comply with the conditions set out in paragraph (4) above.

Claude Majeau Secretary General

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