Recent News
Jul 03, 2012
Passage of Bill C-11 Vital Building Block for Music Community
Toronto, July 3, 2012: With the Royal Assent of Bill C-11, The Copyright Modernization Act, Canada joins a long list of countries that recognize the importance of protecting intellectual property in the digital environment.“We never doubted that we would see this day but it has been a long road, in particular for creators, whose livelihoods […]
Jun 13, 2012
Canadian Recording Industry an Important Wealth Generator and Employer: Report
Toronto, June 13, 2012: The Canadian Recording Industry makes a significant contribution to Canada’s economy with a vast majority of the activity taking place in Ontario, according to a new report by PwC for Music Canada. The analysis examines the spending of major and independent music companies in Canada and estimates their impact on the […]
Jun 04, 2012
Music Cluster Strategy Unveiled at NXNE by Music Canada
Toronto, June 14, 2012: Toronto is one of the greatest music cities in the world and yet it could be doing much more to maximize the economic benefits of the music cluster. That is the finding of a report commissioned by Music Canada and released today at NXNE Interactive (NXNEi). Accelerating Toronto’s Music Industry Growth, […]
Apr 27, 2012
Music Canada Statement on Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
Toronto, April 27, 2012: Music Canada commends the Government of Canada for its continued commitment to conclude negotiations with the European Union on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) that includes provisions that put Canada on equal footing with Europe in respect to the protection of intellectual property.“A Canada-EU trade agreement that meets world […]
Feb 08, 2012
Music Canada Supports Referral of C-11 to Committee
Toronto, February 8, 2012: Music Canada is pleased to see 2nd reading on Bill C-11, The Copyright Modernization Act, drawing to a close so that the Bill can proceed to a Legislative Committee for review. “Copyright reform has been discussed for well over a decade in Canada, with draft legislation put forward by not one, […]
Feb 08, 2012
Music Canada Proud to Support 41st Annual JUNO Awards
Toronto, February 7, 2012: Music Canada is proud to return as sponsor of the Album of the Year Award at the 41st Annual JUNO Awards. “Canadian bands and artists firmly took hold of the world music stage in 2011, demonstrating the depth and diversity of Canadian talent,” says Graham Henderson, President of Music Canada. “This […]
Jan 24, 2012
Toronto Digital Music Company Mediazoic Announces Licensing Deal with AVLA
Toronto Digital Music Company Mediazoic Announces Licensing Deal with AVLA Comprehensive deal covers internet streaming of music from Universal, Warner, Sony, EMI, and more than 1000 independent labels Toronto, January 24, 2012: Toronto-based digital music company Mediazoic today announced a deal with the AVLA (Audio-Video Licensing Agency), which will allow Mediazoic’s internet radio network to […]
Jan 24, 2012
CBC and AVLA announce historic music licensing deal
CBC AND AVLA ANNOUNCE HISTORIC MUSIC LICENSING DEAL CBC prepares innovative digital music service for launch January 24, 2012 – CBC and the Audio-Video Licensing Agency (AVLA) are pleased to announce that a groundbreaking music licensing deal has been reached. This historic deal will allow CBC to offer Canadians more of its radio programs on-line, […]
Nov 09, 2011
“Songs For Japan” Hits $10 Million Milestone
Today, the IFPI announced that the Songs For Japan, the 38-song compilation album created to help raise money for victims of Japan’s 2011 earthquake and tsunami disasters, has raised over $10 Million and continues to benefit the survivors through Japanese Red Cross Society. As per the release, senior executives from four major music companies – […]