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The S.A.C. Urges Government To Adopt Principles That Respect Music Creators When Regulating AI

15 Dec 2023

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…

CIAM General Assembly and International Women’s Song Camp

01 Nov 2023

Business and Craft, Celebrating Diversity, Industry News, S.A.C. News

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…

Submission in response to: Consultation on Canadian Guardrails for Generative AI – Code of Practice

18 Sep 2023

Industry News, S.A.C. News

September 14, 2023 Submission in response to: Consultation on Canadian Guardrails for Generative AI – Code of Practice 1. This submission is filed on behalf of The Screen Composers Guild…

A Hero of the Song

05 Jul 2023

Industry News, S.A.C. News

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…

In Memory of Canadian Songwriting Legend Gordon Lightfoot

02 May 2023

Industry News

The Canadian Music Community is mourning the loss of a Canadian songwriting icon and trailblazer, Gordon Lightfoot. Born in Orillia, Ontario in 1938, Lightfoot expressed an interest in music from…

Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) applauds the Senate’s recent passing of Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act.

28 Apr 2023

Industry News, S.A.C. News

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…

Remembering Jon Erickson (1956-2023)

02 Mar 2023

Industry News

Jon Erickson was a veteran Canadian sound engineer and tour manager, and was beloved by the greater Canadian music community. Originally from Calgary, Jon came to Toronto in the early…

Stand Up for Bill C-11 – Write to your MPs today

01 Mar 2023

Industry News, S.A.C. News

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…

Honouring Shirley Eikhard

19 Dec 2022

Industry News

S.A.C. is celebrating the incredible life of Canadian songwriting legend, Shirley Eikhard, who passed away peacefully on December 15, 2022. Originally from New Brunswick, Shirley moved to Ontario at the…

Mechanical royalties: Footnote to a historic achievement

11 May 2022

Industry News

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…

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Industry News

The S.A.C. Urges Government To Adopt Principles That Respect Music Creators When Regulating AI

CIAM General Assembly and International Women’s Song Camp

Submission in response to: Consultation on Canadian Guardrails for Generative AI – Code of Practice

A Hero of the Song

In Memory of Canadian Songwriting Legend Gordon Lightfoot

Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) applauds the Senate’s recent passing of Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act.

Remembering Jon Erickson (1956-2023)

Stand Up for Bill C-11 – Write to your MPs today

Honouring Shirley Eikhard

Mechanical royalties: Footnote to a historic achievement

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