Copyright Reform NOW!
Over three billion unlicensed copies of music are stored on Canadians’ phones, tablets, and other devices. However, due to a loophole in the Copyright Act, songwriters and their publishing partners…
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S.A.C. Leaders Meet with ISED to Advocate for Music Creators in the Age of Generative AI
Today, the Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) took a significant step in our ongoing advocacy efforts by meeting with officials from the Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED).…
S.A.C. Applauds U.S. Copyright Office Ruling on Termination Rights
The Songwriters Association of Canada commends the recent decision by the US Copyright Office (USCO) that reaffirms termination rights under the Music Modernization Act. This ruling clarifies that songwriters can…
CIAM General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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…
CIAM General Assembly and International Women’s Song Camp
S.A.C. is thrilled to be attending this year’s CIAM GA in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The global unified voice of music creators, the International Council of Music Creators (CIAM), will…
A Hero of the Song
The following is written by CIAM President, S.A.C. President Emeritus and songwriter Eddie Schwartz. In November of this year, one of CIAM’s sister organizations, Fair Trade Music International (FTMI), will…
S.A.C. and CPCC in Ottawa
The Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) recently joined the Canadian Private Copying Collective (CPCC) and a delegation of over 20 music industry associations in Ottawa. The group participated in roundtable…
Mechanical royalties: Footnote to a historic achievement
Our international partner, the International Council of Music Creators (CIAM) has released a summary of the recent achievements regarding the US Copyright Royalty Board and mechanical royalties on physical and downloads. The…
MCNA submits ‘letter in response’ to US Copyright Royalty Board
January 27th 2022 – Yesterday MCNA (Music Creator’s North America), joined it’s member organizations (AWFC) The Alliance for Women Film Composers,(CMC) Council of Music Creators, (SCGC) Screen Composers Guild of…