News Archive
Membership Dues Reinstatement Update
Dear Songwriters Association Of Canada members, I trust this letter finds you well and as creative as ever. We wanted to reach out and provide you with some important updates…
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…
Fair Trade Music International announces winners of inaugural FTMI Awards for outstanding contribution to music creator rights
Cape Verdean songwriter Solange Cesarovna and German composer Jörg Evers are award recipients in 2023 10 November 2023 – Rio de Janeiro: Fair Trade Music International (FTMI) has announced Cape Verdean…
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…
Submission in response to: Consultation on Canadian Guardrails for Generative AI – Code of Practice
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
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
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.
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)
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
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
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…
The Songwriters Association of Canada Announces New Executive Director
President Arun Chaturvedi welcomes Tiffany Ferguson, as S.A.C. Executive Director TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON – The Songwriters Association of Canada announces the appointment of…
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…
Why Broadcasting Act Reform Must Happen Now – Article Series by SOCAN
Lack of Reform Costs Canadian Songwriters and Composers $28-Million-Plus Story by Andrea Kokonis, SOCAN Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, and Fraser Turnbull, SOCAN Legal Counsel / Andrea Kokonis, chef…