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CIAM General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

10 Nov 2023

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…

Government of Canada Investments of $70 Million to Support Canada’s Artists and Live Music Sector

06 Aug 2021

Advocacy, Broadcast

The Minister of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault, recently announced $70 million over three years to support the country’s live music sector and artists through the pandemic. The government is allocating…

Minister Guilbeault Announces British Columbia’s Final Recipients of Creative Export Canada Funding

30 Jul 2021

Advocacy, Broadcast

The Creative Export Canada Funding program was designed to help cultural industries expand into global markets. The Minister of Canadian Heritage recently announced B.C.’s three recipients that will share $671,000…

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CIAM General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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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)

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Government of Canada Investments of $70 Million to Support Canada’s Artists and Live Music Sector

Minister Guilbeault Announces British Columbia’s Final Recipients of Creative Export Canada Funding

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