OK, I've heard a lot of people mention that copying DVD's is illegal. It seems like a pretty cliche thing to say. I don't copy DVD's though I do admit to having tried downloading DivX versions of movies from the internet (I don't anymore). I believe in paying fair value to legitimit sources for movies I want.

But my question is: Is simply copying an original DVD that you own, for your own use, illegal?

I know that software that makes piracy easier is illegal. Especially if said software is sold for profit.

I know that distributing a copied video (for profit or not) is also illegal.

But I can't find any actual law that states the act of copying the video is illegal. It only refers to how you copy and what you do with the copy that makes the act illegal.

I'll take opinions from anyone on this from other countries. I'm from Canada.