News Archive
The Songwriters Association of Canada provides regular updates on the economic and cultural climate for music creators in Canada and abroad. Stay up to date with the S.A.C.’s work by checking the news archive below and following along on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Please also visit our events page for opportunities to collaborate in person and online.
S.A.C. advocates for music creators at the World Intellectual Property Organization
S.A.C. was in Geneva last week, proudly representing music creators at The World Intellectual Property Organization’s forty seventh session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR 47)…
Songwriters Association of Canada Applauds Recent CRTC Decision
Songwriters Association of Canada applauds the CRTC’s recent decision to uphold the importance of Canadian music creators in defining a Canadian audiovisual program. This decision celebrates the role of Canadian-created…
S.A.C. Calls for Stronger Protections for Music Creators in Canada’s AI Strategy
Toronto, ON — The Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) has submitted recommendations to the Government of Canada’s public consultation on artificial intelligence, led by The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of…
S.A.C. Participates in National Roundtable on AI and the Future of Copyright
S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi recently participated in a national roundtable discussion hosted by the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of AI and Digital Innovation. The meeting brought together leaders from across…
S.A.C. Attends CDCE Reception on Canadian Cultural Sovereignty
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, members of the Songwriters Association of Canada’s leadership team attended a special reception in Ottawa hosted by the Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions…
S.A.C. Leadership Meets with MP David Myles
S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi and Vice President Martine Groulx recently met with Member of Parliament the Honourable David Myles—an accomplished songwriter, artist, and passionate advocate for Canadian music creators. As…
S.A.C. President Meets with Minister Guilbeault to Advocate for Canadian Music Creators
S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi recently met with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, to discuss key issues impacting Canadian music creators. Their conversation covered critical topics…
S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi Testifies Before the CRTC
On Thursday September 25, S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi testified before the CRTC in Gatineau, Quebec, during their Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2025-52: “The Path Forward – Supporting Canadian and…
S.A.C. Urges Federal Action on Generative AI and Copyright in High-Level Government Briefing
On September 11, S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi and President Emeritus Eddie Schwartz delivered a presentation to a distinguished group of directors, director generals, and policy leads from several departments of…
S.A.C. Board Chair Greg Johnston Testifies Before the CRTC
On Friday, July 4th, S.A.C. Chair Greg Johnston testified before the CRTC as part of their Market Dynamics hearings, representing the ACCORD group. You can read his full remarks below.…
S.A.C. Submits Reply Comments to CRTC on Broadcasting Notice 2025-52
The Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) is pleased to have submitted reply comments in response to the CRTC’s Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2025-52 – The Path Forward: Supporting Canadian and…
S.A.C. submits comments on Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2025-52
The Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) recently submitted comments on the CRTC’s Broadcast Notice of Consultation 2025-52 – The Path Forward: Supporting Canadian and Indigenous Audio Content. At the heart…
S.A.C. advocates for music creators at the World Intellectual Property Organization
Representatives from the Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) recently attended the 46th session of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) in Geneva,…
ACCORD Submits Recommendations on CRTC 2024-288
As a member of the ACCORD group—a united coalition representing English and French songwriters, screen composers, publishers, and their collective societies—the Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) recently submitted recommendations to…
New Global Study Highlights Economic Impact of Generative AI
The first ever global study measuring the economic impact of AI in the music and audiovisual sectors calculates that Generative AI will enrich tech companies while substantially jeopardizing the income…