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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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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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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Members without contact information
We have royalties to give to certain members for which we have no contact information. You can transmit any information regarding these members at members@sodrac.ca And don’t forget, if you are a member, to give us your updated coordinates every time they change! Here are the lists of the Authors / composers, Publishers and Rightsholders […]
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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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Distribution for Apple Music
We are pleased to announce the first distribution for Apple Music, for the period ranging from the launch of the platform in June 2015 to September 2017. The three main streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple and Google), which currently constitute 90% of this market, are now processed, as well as almost all platforms that complete […]
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