The European Parliament is preparing to vote on one of the most important legislative acts of the last 20 years for the rights of creators of all repertoires. In the run-up to this historic vote on June 21, CISAC is calling on members of all of its companies to send a strong message by signing […]
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Launch of Québec’s cultural policy
Québec’s new cultural policy entitled “Partout, la culture” was launched today by Prime Minister Philippe Couillard and Minister of Culture and Communications Marie Montpetit, along with an action plan comprising 41 measures. This policy, which replaces that of 1992, has been modernized to adapt to changing markets and technology. It results from the consultation on […]
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CISAC confirms that SODRAC complies with the highest standards of collective management
We are pleased to announce that SODRAC has received from the Secretariat of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) the news that it will recommend to the CISAC Governing Board to close the SODRAC review file, formalizing its compliance with the standards established by CISAC. This process serves to ensure that […]
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Testimony of SODRAC in Ottawa for the study of Remuneration Models for Artists and Creative Industries
This morning, our General Manager Alain Lauzon and our Director, Licensing and Legal Affairs Martin Lavallée testified before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC) as part of the study requested by the Standing Committee on Industry at the CHPC chaired by Julie Dabrusin on the different models of remuneration for artists and creators, in […]
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SODRAC vs CBC : agreement for synch rights
After several years of representation, we are pleased to announce a partial settlement in the dispute between SODRAC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The parties have come to a mutual agreement regarding the value of the synchronization of your pre-existing works and commissioned works in the CBC / SRC’s internal productions for the 2012-2017 […]
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Your Member Space
SODRAC is going green and aims to eliminate the use of paper in its exchanges with its members. In addition to being environmentally responsible and perfectly safe, using your Member Space allows you to reduce clutter and paper, save time and energy, and be more efficient. In your personal Member Space, you have secure access […]
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A new economic study reveals the damage of Safe Harbor Provisions and Network Services rules
Network Services rules – what CISAC calls Safe Harbor Provisions, which have long been identified as a major source of harm to creators, are the subject of a comprehensive economic study produced by the University of Texas. Led by Professors Stan Liebowitz and Ashbel Smith, the “Economic Analysis of Safe Harbor Provisions” was commissioned by […]
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Go Green with Us!
SODRAC aims to eliminate the use of paper in its exchanges with its members. In addition to being ecologically conscientious and safe, our Direct Deposit and Member Space allow you to reduce clutter and paper, save time and energy, and be more efficient. What are you waiting for? Go green too! Log in to your […]
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The Reserve Clause
When you create a musical work, you are responsible for declaring it to SODRAC because this declaration serves as the basis for the distribution of your royalties. Additionally, some actions can be taken to establish your property, protect your rights and avoid any litigious use of your work. The reserve clause is an excellent […]
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Extension of the term of the ADISQ-SODRAC framework license
Following an agreement between the Association québécoise de l’industrie du disque, du spectacle et de la video (ADISQ) and SODRAC, the framework license for mechanical reproduction rights on mechanical royalties in phonograms and videograms linking both organizations have been renewed for a period of one year until December 31, 2018. The agreement sets out the […]
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