Recent News
Oct 15, 2020
CEO Search
Are you infatuated with music and cultural arts? Can you skillfully walk the tightrope between arts and commerce? Music Canada is searching for a dynamic leader to shape the future of music in this country! Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will effectively lead the overall organization to achieve its mission […]
Oct 14, 2020
Interim co-CEO Patrick Rogers on Behind-the-Scenes Negotiations During a Pandemic with Canadian Musician
As the pandemic continues across the country, Canadians have remained hesitant to return to public gatherings, in regions of the country where they have been possible. In this recent episode of the Canadian Musician podcast Patrick Rogers, interim co-CEO of Music Canada offers a deep dive on how the music industry has been impacted, ranging […]
Oct 08, 2020
Government announces details of Canada Recovery Benefit to support Employed and Self-Employed Individuals Impacted by COVID-19
The Government of Canada has announced details of the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), which provides income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are directly affected by COVID-19 and are not entitled to Employment Insurance (EI). The program is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Applications are now open at https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/recovery-benefit.html. Applicants may apply […]
Sep 26, 2020
Jackie Dean, Music Canada’s COO/Interim co-CEO, named Chair of the CCMA Board of Directors
Today, at the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Annual General Meeting, the CCMA announced their 2020-21 Board of Directors. Music Canada would like to congratulate our COO/Interim co-CEO Jackie Dean on being named Chair of the CCMA Board. Your vision and leadership will be a great asset to Canada’s country music community. “I am honoured […]
Sep 16, 2020
ADVANCE and Music Canada Announce 3 Year Partnership
September 16, 2020, Toronto: ADVANCE, Canada’s Black Music Business Collective, and Music Canada and its members, Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Universal Music Canada and Warner Music Canada, are honoured to announce a new three year partnership. Black artists and music industry professionals are a driving force in the success of the music sector, and our […]
Aug 31, 2020
Music Canada, and its Advisory Council congratulate Meghan Symsyk, incoming President and CEO of FACTOR
Music Canada, and its Advisory Council congratulate FACTOR and Meghan Symsyk on their recent announcement of her role as incoming President and CEO, effective in 2021. Symsyk is a recognized leader within the music industry, starting her career at Universal Music Canada in 1998. Symsyk’s previous roles include Vice President, International Marketing and Artist Management […]
Aug 19, 2020
Town Hall Invitation: Share your recovery measures ideas with Minister of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault
Dear members and music industry stakeholders, Canadian Heritage, in collaboration with ADISQ, CIMA and Music Canada, would like to invite you to a virtual town hall on September 9, 2020, from 3 to 4 p.m. EST. This event is an opportunity for you to share your ideas with the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable […]
Aug 10, 2020
Public Research Findings: Threat to live music extended as more Canadians to avoid public events for longer
August 10, 2020, Toronto: Music Canada commissioned Abacus Data to conduct public opinion research to determine how the music industry is being impacted by Canadians’ changing feelings around music, during the pandemic. The second round of the national public opinion survey found that an increasing number of Canadians are concerned about COVID-19, and a growing […]
Jul 16, 2020
National Research: Musicians Feeling the Pressure to Perform in a Continuing Pandemic
July 16, 2020, Toronto – Music Canada has commissioned Abacus Data to conduct national research that explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through the experience of Canada’s artists. Professional musicians are feeling increasing pressure as a result of the pandemic, due to a reduction in income and their ability to produce music that threatens […]