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SOCAN applauds the initiative by Canadian news media outlets to pursue legal action against OpenAI. This represents another important shift in advocacy around the value of human creation.   Copyrighted works are driving enormous economic value for generative AI companies, but music creators and authors are being left out of the current AI economy.  SOCAN has […]

SOCAN is pleased and proud to announce the launch of SOCAN Academy, a new resource library designed specifically to support you throughout your music career. Whether you’re just starting out or embarking on a new project and need some guidance, SOCAN Academy can help.    SOCAN Academy covers various topics, with a focus on three main […]

Lowest numbers in eight years make our advocacy at the CRTC more crucial than ever In late 2023, SOCAN appeared before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunication Commission (the “CRTC”) on the implementation of contribution requirements for online platforms under the Online Streaming Act. As part of that consultation, SOCAN provided market share figures for SOCAN […]

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 […]