The Copyright Act in Canada specifically addressing ownership of copyright for professional freelance photographers:
Canadian Copyright Act, c. C-42: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-42/
The amendment to the Copyright Act in Canada under Bill C-11, which came into effect on November 7, 2012:
The legislative history of Bill C-11: https://www.parl.ca/LegisInfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=5091384
Information from reliable sources or organizations that specialize in copyright law or photography rights in Canada:
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO): https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/h_wr02281.html
Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC): https://www.ppoc.ca/