Recent News
Oct 23, 2019
Gil Moore presented with Music Canada’s Artist Advocate Award
Music Canada is honoured to present Gil Moore, founding member of the multi-Platinum-certified band Triumph, and owner of the renowned Metalworks Studios in Mississauga, Ontario, as the recipient of the 2019 Artist Advocate Award. The award recognizes musicians and songwriters for their outstanding advocacy efforts to improve the livelihoods of music creators. The Mississauga-based musician […]
Sep 18, 2019
Music Canada welcomes Erica Meekes as Director of PR and Events
New appointment positions Music Canada to amplify its groundbreaking music sector research and advocacy among media, industry stakeholders, and other key audiences domestically and internationally Toronto, September 16, 2019: Music Canada, who represents the world’s leading music companies, is pleased to welcome Erica Meekes as Director, Public Relations and Events. Music Canada’s members – Sony […]
Sep 16, 2019
Polaris Music Prize and Music Canada announce the return of the Polaris Community Development Program
September 10, 2019, Toronto: Polaris Music Prize and Music Canada have announced the return of the Polaris Community Development Program. Launched in 2018, the program partners with Canadian not-for-profit music organizations each year to support and develop the music community by eliminating barriers to access for engaged music creators, entrepreneurs and change makers. The 2019 […]
Jun 26, 2019
Music Canada calls on Government of Canada to Fix Safe Harbours to Close the Value Gap and Save the Creative Middle Class
June 26, 2019, Toronto: In a new report, Music Canada is calling for the Government of Canada to rebalance the music marketplace and restore fairness to the creators of music. The report, titled Closing the Value Gap: How to Fix Safe Harbours and Save the Creative Middle Class, was released by Music Canada President and […]
Jun 04, 2019
Music Canada statement on the release of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology Report
Yesterday, the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology tabled its report, entitled Statutory Review of the Copyright Act, which now concludes the review of the Copyright Act undertaken by that Committee and the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. Yesterday’s report from the Industry Committee includes important recommendations to narrow the radio royalty exemption, review […]
May 15, 2019
Music Canada Celebrates Ground-Breaking Parliamentary Report on Copyright Act Reform
The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage has released its report on the Copyright Act, making important and timely recommendations to address the growing Value Gap in Canada’s creative industries. The report, titled Shifting Paradigms, is now available on Parliament’s website. The report, based on testimony from dozens of creators and representatives from Canada’s creative industries […]
Mar 19, 2019
Music Canada welcomes 2019 Federal Budget, looks forward to concluding Copyright Act review to address the Value Gap
March 19, 2019, Toronto: Today in the House of Commons Minister of Finance Bill Morneau tabled the 2019 Federal Budget. Titled Investing in the Middle Class, the Budget is focused on improving affordability and employment opportunities through various measures including skills training and affordable housing initiatives. “Music Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s increased funding […]
Mar 15, 2019
Release: Music Canada announces new Board Chair and Advisory Council at 2019 JUNO Awards Chair’s Reception
The appointment of independent board Chair Jennifer M. Sloan and new 15-member Advisory Council reflect the findings of a comprehensive organizational review March 15, 2019, London, ON: At the 2019 JUNO Awards Chair’s Reception in London, Ontario, Music Canada announced key actions resulting from a comprehensive organizational review. Focusing on Board diversity and governance practices, […]
Dec 18, 2018
Music Canada Applauds Government of Canada as Copyright Board Reform Receives Royal Assent
December 18, 2018, Toronto: Music Canada is pleased to see that reforms to the Copyright Board of Canada were made official as the Government of Canada’s Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2, (Bill C-86) received Royal Assent. The changes will make the Board’s processes faster, more efficient, and more predictable. “On behalf of our members, […]