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. Leaders Meet with ISED to Advocate for Music Creators in the Age of Generative AI
Today, the Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) took a significant step in our ongoing advocacy efforts by meeting with officials from the Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED).…
S.A.C. Applauds U.S. Copyright Office Ruling on Termination Rights
The Songwriters Association of Canada commends the recent decision by the US Copyright Office (USCO) that reaffirms termination rights under the Music Modernization Act. This ruling clarifies that songwriters can…
Creators of Canadian and indigenous content to receive CAD $200 million boost as new legislation requires foreign-owned streaming giants to make cultural contributions
Toronto, Canada – 4 June 2024: The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced changes that for the first time, require certain online streaming services to make contributions that…
Reinstatement of S.A.C. membership dues – Effective May 23, 2024
On February 9th 2024, S.A.C. members were provided notice that collection of membership dues would be reinstated in the following months. Accordingly, reinstatement of annual membership dues will take effect…
S.A.C. in Ottawa
S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi was in Ottawa this week, meeting with lawmakers, parliamentarians, MPs, and senators, urging them to take actionable steps to protect creator rights with respect to generative…
Meeting with The Department of Industry, Science and Economic Development
The Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) met today with officials from the Department of Innovation, Science, and Industry (ISED) to discuss the impact of generative AI on music creators. The…
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…
Meeting with the Department of Industry, Science, and Economic Development (ISED)
S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi met today with the Canadian Government’s Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED), encouraging them to strongly consider the rights of music creators when developing…
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…
Meeting with The Department of Canadian Heritage
S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi and Chair Greg Johnston met today with the Department of Canadian Heritage, urging them to champion principles that protect music creators with respect to generative AI.…
S.A.C. Testifies at Public Hearing on Canadian and Indigenous Content
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) held a public hearing in Gatineau, Quebec on November 23rd, on the development of a regulatory framework regarding contributions to support Canadian and…
Roundtable discussion – “Copyright in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence”
On November 23, 2023, the Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) participated in the Canadian Government Department of Innovation, Science and Industry (ISED) ‘s roundtable discussion on “Copyright in the Age…
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 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Representatives from the Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) recently attended the International Council of Music Creators (CIAM) general assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. S.A.C. President Arun Chaturvedi provided an…
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…