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Creators of Canadian and indigenous content to receive CAD $200 million boost as new legislation requires foreign-owned streaming giants to make cultural contributions

06 Jun 2024

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…

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

18 Jan 2024

Advocacy, GenAI

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…

Update from Ottawa: Federal support for live performance

13 Feb 2022

Industry News, S.A.C. News

SELRES_0.8404019504874614SELRES_0.8404019504874614A new video clip on federal support for live performance Live music and theatre is so important to our communities, both for work and entertainment. MP Julie Dabrusin raised in…

MCNA submits ‘letter in response’ to US Copyright Royalty Board

28 Jan 2022

Advocacy, Copyright

January 27th 2022 – Yesterday MCNA (Music Creator’s North America), joined it’s member organizations (AWFC) The Alliance for Women Film Composers,(CMC) Council of Music Creators, (SCGC) Screen Composers Guild of…

Stop Playing Politics with the Canadian Creative Sector and Bill C-10

11 Jun 2021

Advocacy, S.A.C. News

On June 4th, 2021, The Lethbridge Herald published remarks by Lethbridge MP and Official Opposition Critic for Digital Government, Rachael Harder. Ms. Harder’s comments have rightly received widespread condemnation from…

Bill C10 is good for Canada

07 Jun 2021

Advocacy, S.A.C. News

S.A.C. is a proud signatory and supporter for Bill C-10. Bill C-10 is a critical first step towards rules that are fair and effective, and reflect the modern-day media landscape.…