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SOCAN is launching a national campaign calling on its members, the entire music industry, and the public to urge the Government of Canada to stand behind Canada’s creative industries by ruling out any new copyright exceptions that would permit free unauthorized use of copyright-protected works for AI training.  Why This Campaign Matters Canada’s creative industries contribute billions of dollars to […]

In September 2022, an application to authorize a class action lawsuit was filed against SOCAN by a SOCAN member based in Québec, despite extensive efforts to address their concerns. On June 17, 2025, the Court heard a motion to amend the original application. The proposed amendments, as filed by the plaintiff, included adding a class […]

 Toronto, ON — February 2, 2026 — SOCAN is proud to announce its collaboration with The Annex Hotel for Late Check Out, a new original music performance series celebrating Canadian songwriting through intimate, artist-focused sessions filmed on site at the hotel. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to creativity, culture, and meaningful support for music […]