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…
Advocacy
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…
Creators of Canadian and indigenous content to receive CAD $200 million boost as new legislation requires foreign-owned streaming giants to make cultural contributions
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. in Ottawa
S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi was in Ottawa this week, meeting with lawmakers, parliamentarians, MPs, and senators, urging them to take actionable steps to protect creator rights with respect to generative…
Meeting with The Department of Industry, Science and Economic Development
The Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) met today with officials from the Department of Innovation, Science, and Industry (ISED) to discuss the impact of generative AI on music creators. The…
Meeting with the Department of Industry, Science, and Economic Development (ISED)
S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi met today with the Canadian Government’s Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED), encouraging them to strongly consider the rights of music creators when developing…
The S.A.C. Urges Government To Adopt Principles That Respect Music Creators When Regulating AI
Yesterday, the S.A.C. joined other signatories in urging the Canadian Government to adopt principles that prioritize the rights of music creators when regulating AI. These principles aim to establish a…
Meeting with The Department of Canadian Heritage
S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi and Chair Greg Johnston met today with the Department of Canadian Heritage, urging them to champion principles that protect music creators with respect to generative AI.…
S.A.C. Testifies at Public Hearing on Canadian and Indigenous Content
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…