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S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi Speaks Out on the Economics of Music Streaming

19 Aug 2024

Recently, S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi provided comments to the Toronto Star, regarding the pressing issue of music streaming economics and its impact on songwriters’ ability to earn a sustainable income.…

Creators of Canadian and indigenous content to receive CAD $200 million boost as new legislation requires foreign-owned streaming giants to make cultural contributions

06 Jun 2024

Advocacy, Broadcast

Toronto, Canada – 4 June 2024: The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced changes that for the first time, require certain online streaming services to make contributions that…

S.A.C. Testifies at Public Hearing on Canadian and Indigenous Content

24 Nov 2023

Advocacy, Broadcast

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) held a public hearing in Gatineau, Quebec on November 23rd, on the development of a regulatory framework regarding contributions to support Canadian and…

CIAM General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

10 Nov 2023

Advocacy, Broadcast, Copyright, GenAI

Representatives from the Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) recently attended the International Council of Music Creators (CIAM) general assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi provided an…

S.A.C. in Ottawa

30 May 2023

Advocacy, Broadcast

Representatives from the Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) were in Ottawa this week, meeting with MPs and Senators to discuss the implementation of the Online Streaming Act. This crucial legislation…

Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) applauds the Senate’s recent passing of Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act.

28 Apr 2023

Advocacy, Broadcast

Toronto, ON – April 28, 2023 The Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) is thrilled to welcome the passage of Bill C-11 by the Senate. This a historic milestone for the…

Breaking Down Racial Barriers: Anti-Black Racism in the Canadian Music Industry (Volume 1)

07 Apr 2022

Advocacy, Broadcast, Celebrating Diversity

As a proud signatory of Breaking Down Racial Barriers, S.A.C. is encouraging all our members and peers to take the time to acknowledge the Report – Volume 1 of Breaking…

The Rules for Online Streaming Are Changing

03 Feb 2022

Advocacy, Broadcast

On February 2, 2022, a press conference took place with The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, where he discussed the introduction of the proposed Online Streaming…

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Feds re-table Broadcasting Act bill and Music Creators are being heard!

02 Feb 2022

Advocacy, Broadcast, Celebrating Diversity

The bill to amend the Broadcasting Act, the Online Streaming Act, was tabled today in the House of Commons. This bill represents an important step forward in making streaming platforms…

How the Federal Government Can Unlock the Enormous Potential of Canada’s Creative Industries

24 Sep 2021

Advocacy, Broadcast

By: Margaret McGuffin September 22, 2021 Canada should develop a co-ordinated national action plan to ensure the creative sector’s continued growth. TORONTO—Throughout this election campaign, Canada’s creative industries have heard…

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S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi Speaks Out on the Economics of Music Streaming

Creators of Canadian and indigenous content to receive CAD $200 million boost as new legislation requires foreign-owned streaming giants to make cultural contributions

S.A.C. Testifies at Public Hearing on Canadian and Indigenous Content

CIAM General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

S.A.C. in Ottawa

Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) applauds the Senate’s recent passing of Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act.

Breaking Down Racial Barriers: Anti-Black Racism in the Canadian Music Industry (Volume 1)

The Rules for Online Streaming Are Changing

Feds re-table Broadcasting Act bill and Music Creators are being heard!

How the Federal Government Can Unlock the Enormous Potential of Canada’s Creative Industries

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