The following question is part of my research prior to the development
of a new Canadian job search site.

Q:  Will the HRDC (Canadian government website) allow me to "spider" 
their job bank database, incorporating their job postings
(reformatted) to
display on a job site (or do they provide a standardized, alternative
means for programmers to access their updated job data?)  Thank you.

Hi, Netbus ~

Human Resource Development Canada (HRDC) does allow reproduction of
the materials with written permission. They will work with you to
assure your access to the latest and most accurate information as
well. Whether or not it will allow direct spidering will be determined
by the terms and access means they negotiate with you.

Here's what the HRDC says about it:

"Reproduction of multiple copies of materials on this site, in whole
or in part, for the purposes of commercial redistribution is
prohibited except with written permission from the Government of
Canada's copyright administrator, Communication Canada. Through the
permission granting process, Communication Canada helps ensure
individuals/organizations wishing to reproduce Government of Canada
materials for commercial purposes have access to the most accurate,
up-to-date versions."

Their contact information is posted:

  Communication Canada
  Canadian Government Publishing Directorate
  Constitution Square Building, 4th Floor, 350 Albert Street
  Ottawa, Ontario
  Canada
  K1A 1M4 

or their email contact information:

copyright.droitdauteur@communication.gc.ca

This is the best way to arrange for permission to reproduce their
information, whether they allow you to spider it directly or need to
copy it to your own database on a regular basis.

The HRDC copyright and privacy information can be found here:

 -http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/common/copy.shtml

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 - HRDC privacy
 - HRDC reproduction policy
 - HRDC copyright

Good luck ... I wish you success in your endeavor.

Serenata

Thank you, serenata for taking the time to help me with my question. 
I will follow up by communicating with the appropriate government
agency via the contact information you have provided.  Much
appreciated.

-Netbus