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Award-winning film composer Robert Kraft and 2024 ECMA Songwriter of the Year nominee Carleton Stone named first-ever SOCAN ambassadors Toronto – May 2, 2024 – SOCAN announced today the organization’s inaugural Ambassador Program. This initiative is set to enhance the reach of SOCAN’s resources, aiming to meet the diverse needs of their members both in […]

Cameron Kennedy Appointed to Vice President, Creative & Member Relations James Leacock becomes Director, Member Operations, Kathryn Hamilton expands role to Director, Creative & Education Toronto – April 23, 2024 – SOCAN announced today that it has promoted Cameron Kennedy to Vice President, Creative & Member Relations. This strategic move aims to uphold the organization’s […]

Enhances commitment to fairness, transparency, and  accountability with its members   Toronto, February 15, 2024 – SOCAN today announced the introduction of an ombudsperson role within its organization. This step is aimed at enhancing conflict resolution procedures for its music creator and publisher members. Mireille Tabib, a skilled mediator who served as an Associate Judge of the […]

In our continuous effort to provide transparency, accessibility and enhance adaptability, SOCAN proposed moving the organizational principles from the by-laws to the SOCAN website at the Special Member Meeting in December 2023. SOCAN’s membership voted on and approved this proposal. This move aligns with our commitment to better adapt to industry changes and have our […]

SOCAN responded to the recent open consultation that concluded on January 15, 2024 about the implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright issues, held by Canadian Heritage and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. SOCAN is of the view that AI, with appropriate safeguards and an appropriate copyright framework, has the potential to enhance […]

SOCAN, Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada, along with a coalition of music organizations, today wrote to the Government of Canada concerning the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the music industry. The letter provided recommendations that aimed to ensure AI does not replace human creativity and culture. “This letter is the […]

SOCAN appeared before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (“the CRTC”)  on the implementation of the Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11) in Gatineau, Québec, on Nov. 23, 2023. SOCAN was part of a panel presentation with the coalition group ACCORD (of which SOCAN is a member), Association des professionnels de l’édition musicale (APEM) and […]

SOCAN members voted to approve changes to the company’s articles and bylaws, including those to improve Francophone recognition and transform the voting process for the Board of Directors, at a special meeting of SOCAN members, held Dec. 5, 2023 in Toronto, Montréal, and online. This was the final step in a two-year governance practices and […]

SOCAN is taking the next step in delivering more for our members with the announcement of our relationship with technology provider, Spanish Point Technologies. This partnership will bring significant changes to our business: improving our processes, data quality, and how we work together to serve our members. Why Spanish Point Technologies? After much research, Spanish […]

What did the passing of Bill C-11, Online Streaming Act, accomplish? For the past 30 years, Canada has used the Broadcasting Act to direct how traditional broadcasters support Canadian music through various initiatives. Before Bill C-11, no significant amendments had been made to the Act since 1991, an era when Canadians listened to music on […]