Betty, an inspiring young artist, has just finished writing a song. Next Saturday, she intends to perform it at her sister's wedding. She is concerned that once she performs it, others may copy it, especially if someone records it on their cell phone. Concerning copyright, which of the following statements is TRUE? Consult the business law textbook for the answer.

a. Only the actual work itself is protected, not the ideas or thought behind it. Thus, the lyrics, melody and actual performance of a song is protected, but someone else is free to express those same ideas in a different way.

b. In Canada, the creation of the work does not engage copyright protection automatically. There is a need to register one's copyright before one publishes the work.

c. Unless Betty registers her copyright, others are free to copy her performance, make recordings of it and distribute the same to their friends.

d. To obtain copyright protection in Canada, you must be a citizen of Canada.