Stand Up for Bill C-11 – Write to your MPs today
Dear S.A.C. members and songwriters: If you believe that online businesses should contribute to the Canadian cultural ecosystem in the same way that traditional businesses do, in order to support…
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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…
Breaking Down Racial Barriers: Anti-Black Racism in the Canadian Music Industry (Volume 1)
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)
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
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…
Feds re-table Broadcasting Act bill and Music Creators are being heard!
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
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
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
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
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…