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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Update on our current Copyright Board files

The Copyright Board of Canada (Board) has recently activated, reactivated and / or expedited its processes for numerous files targeting SODRAC members. The procedure for the 2014-2018 online music rate will begin in February 2018 for a hearing on March 26, 2019. SODRAC, who within CMRRA-SODRAC inc. (CSI) is the entity that is currently licensing […]
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Songwriters and Music Publishers Appeal Canadian Copyright Board’s Decision on the CSI Online Music Services Tariff

September 26, 2017 – Toronto and Montréal – On August 25, 2017, the Copyright Board of Canada (“Board”) released its decision certifying the royalties payable to songwriters and music publishers for the reproduction of musical works by online music services operating in Canada, including services that offer music downloads, on-demand streaming and webcasting. CMRRA-SODRAC Inc. […]
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