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Toronto, October 31, 2018 – SOCAN welcomes the introduction of Bill C-86 by the federal government containing provisions to improve the effectiveness of the Copyright Board of Canada. We are pleased that the Government of Canada has responded to repeated requests from stakeholders, both from users and from rights holders, to create a framework that … Continue reading SOCAN welcomes Copyright Board Reform
Meets global data needs of future-focused stakeholders
throughout the digital music supply chain;
Signs Indian Performing Rights Society as newest client
Honours also presented to Michel Rivard, Loud, Renée Martel, Patrice Michaud, Jim Corcoran, Snails, Jean-Olivier Bégin, Hubert Lenoir and Andréanne A. Malette
Toronto, October 1, 2018 – SOCAN is delighted to learn that an agreement in principle has been reached on a new continental trade agreement that significantly strengthens copyright and cultural industry protections in Canada. Under the deal, known as United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), copyrighted works will enter the public domain in Canada 70 years after … Continue reading SOCAN Welcomes Key Copyright and Cultural Protection Provisions of Draft United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
All-Female SOCAN Classics, Cultural Impact Award to “La complainte de phoque en Alkaska”
Company previews exciting tech projects at annual general meeting
Burton Cummings, Sarah McLachlan, Shawn Mendes, Alessia Cara, Daniel Caesar, Frank Dukes, Our Lady Peace among those recognized
Josée Caron and Lucy Niles win over voters with their creativity, to make “Play The Field” the favourite song among 10 finalists
Burton Cummings, Sarah McLachlan, Daniel Caesar, Frank Dukes, Our Lady Peace among SOCAN members honoured on June 18th
City calls on local businesses to join in support of Canada’s music creators and publishers through fair licensing
Five additional women added, bringing near-gender-parity to team
Music fans can vote online & through social media starting May 24
Winning artists receive $10,000 and other prizes