Advocacy

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…

SOCAN Responds to Tabling of Online Streaming Act (EN / FR)

03 Feb 2022

Advocacy

Canadians Agree: Online Streaming Companies Should Promote Music Made in Canada français à suivre Toronto, February 3, 2022 –More than two-thirds (68%) of Canadians agree that it is important for…

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…

Songwriters.ca partners government of canada

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…

MCNA submits ‘letter in response’ to US Copyright Royalty Board

28 Jan 2022

Advocacy, Copyright

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…

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…

Bill C10 is good for Canada

07 Jun 2021

Advocacy, S.A.C. News

S.A.C. is a proud signatory and supporter for Bill C-10. Bill C-10 is a critical first step towards rules that are fair and effective, and reflect the modern-day media landscape.…