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.
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…
S.A.C. at ALL IN AI
Songwriters Association of Canada President Arun Chaturvedi recently attended the ALL IN AI conference in Montreal as part of a broad delegation from the Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural…
Submission in response to: Consultation on Canadian Guardrails for Generative AI – Code of Practice
Filed on September 14, 2023 (Download as PDF) 1. This submission is filed on behalf of The Screen Composers Guild of Canada (SCGC), the Songwriters Association of Canada (SAC) and…
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…
S.A.C. and CPCC in Ottawa
The Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) recently joined the Canadian Private Copying Collective (CPCC) and a delegation of over 20 music industry associations in Ottawa. The group participated in roundtable…
S.A.C. in Ottawa
Representatives from the Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) were in Ottawa this week, meeting with MPs and Senators to discuss the implementation of the Online Streaming Act. This crucial legislation…
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…