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Canadian coverage, focused on music, with verified short holdings, original analysis and links to the underlying sources. A publication date isn't the same as a decision date. The dates below identify which is shown.
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Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v. Entertainment Software Association, 2022 SCC 30
Canada's Supreme Court rejected an additional making available royalty for the same online stream, distinguishing communication from downloading and reproduction.
Canadian Broadcasting Corp. v. SODRAC 2003 Inc., 2015 SCC 57
The Supreme Court held that broadcast-incidental copies engage reproduction rights, while sending the Copyright Board's valuation back for a technologically neutral assessment.
Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v. Apple Canada Inc., 2026 FCA 122
The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed SOCAN's attempt to challenge preliminary Copyright Board rulings before the online audiovisual tariff proceeding had concluded. It did not decide the royalty rates.
Bell Canada v. Copyright Collective of Canada, 2026 FCA 107
The settlement date determines when royalties come due and when interest increases. The Federal Court of Appeal ordered the Copyright Board to revisit its unexplained 2019 payment date.
Entertainment Software Association v. Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada, 2012 SCC 34
The Supreme Court rejected a separate SOCAN communication tariff for permanent downloads of games already subject to reproduction rights, applying technological neutrality.
Copyright Board leaves interim television retransmission rates intact
In 2025 CB 22, the Copyright Board refused to amend interim television retransmission royalties for 2024 to 2028. A revised historical tariff did not automatically require a change to the interim rates.
Copyright Board approves updated tariff for recorded dancing music
In 2026 CB 1, the Copyright Board approved SOCAN Tariff 18 for recorded music used for dancing during 2023 to 2025. It applied an inflation adjustment while distinguishing the statutory tariff from individual licences.
Copyright Board approves concert royalty formula and new minimums
In 2026 CB 2, the Copyright Board approved the SOCAN popular music concert tariff for 2025 to 2027 while adjusting the minimum fees. The established 3% royalty formula remained in place.
Copyright Board adjusts aircraft music tariffs and reporting
In 2026 CB 4, the Copyright Board approved revised music royalty charges for aircraft use during 2026 to 2028, including separate per seat amounts for ground use and in flight programming.
Commercial radio music reproduction rates remain unchanged
In 2026 CB 7, the Copyright Board approved the 2027 to 2029 commercial radio reproduction tariff without increasing the previous royalty rates. It also updated administrative references in the tariff.
Copyright Board withdraws proposed TVO music tariffs
In 2026 CB 6, the Copyright Board allowed withdrawal of proposed SOCAN music tariffs concerning TVO for 2023 through 2028. The decision approved no new royalty rates.
Copyright Board revises minimum music royalties for movie theatres
In 2026 CB 8, the Copyright Board approved theatre music tariffs covering 2017 through 2027. The decision applies different royalty formulas and minimum charges to the earlier and later periods.
Canada–Ireland 180 puts touring connections ahead of a one-night celebration
Canada's $2 million cultural initiative includes direct booking support, a bilingual artist portal and presenter showcases. The practical question is how much of that investment reaches Canadian audiences and working artists in 2027.
Orford Music receives $334,750 for concerts, training and community access
Canadian Heritage has committed $334,750 over four years to Orford Music for its festival and concerts throughout the year, including artist residencies and opportunities for emerging musicians.
The Law of the Remix: Sampling, Artistic Transformation, Licensing and Canadian Copyright
How Canadian copyright treats musical sampling, remix licensing, noncommercial user generated content and the cultural value of transformation.
Why live concert royalties still start at 3%
The Copyright Board kept the familiar SOCAN formula for popular music concerts, but updated the minimum fees. What does that mean for promoters?
The music on a flight carries its own royalty bill
SOCAN’s 2026 to 2028 aircraft tariff sets different per seat charges for ground music and in flight programming, without charging both for the same aircraft.
Radio music reproduction rates stay unchanged for 2027 to 2029
The Copyright Board has kept commercial radio reproduction royalties at the existing rates for 2027 to 2029, with updated terminology and reporting rules.
Why the Copyright Board kept television retransmission royalties steady
Copyright collectives asked to raise the 2026 to 2028 interim tariff. The Board refused, emphasizing stability while the final rates remained unsettled.
The royalty bill behind a night of dancing
The Copyright Board approved SOCAN rates for recorded dance music covering 2023 to 2025. How much a venue owes depends on its capacity and operating schedule.
Why Canadian cinema music royalties now depend on ticket revenue
The Copyright Board approved a different royalty model for music played during films, while adjusting the minimum charge to recognize smaller cinemas.
Banff Centre unveils a new season of concerts, theatre and literary events
Banff Centre has announced more than 20 performances spanning music, theatre and literature through winter.
Copyright Board withdraws TVO music tariff after direct licensing agreement
SOCAN and TVO reached a direct licensing agreement, and the Copyright Board withdrew the proposed tariff rather than setting royalty rates.
The Booking Opportunity Behind Canada's Irish Cultural Celebration
A new Canada and Ireland initiative is putting funding and a bilingual booking platform behind the people who bring music and other live performances to audiences.
Sorry, I Like the Remix More
I love RÜFÜS DU SOL, but the Arodes remix of Edge of the Earth is even better than the original. I don't know why it works so well. It just does.
A music royalty case is still being decided. The court says SOCAN must let the process finish.
The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed SOCAN's attempt to challenge preliminary Copyright Board rulings before the online audiovisual tariff proceeding had concluded. It did not decide the royalty rates.
Canada's new Ireland arts program pairs funding with a way for presenters to find performers
The Canada–Ireland 180 initiative combines support for arts presenters, a bilingual booking portal and industry showcases ahead of 2027 commemorations, with up to $2 million in Canadian federal support.
Downloading a video game didn't create a second music royalty just because delivery moved online
The Supreme Court rejected a separate SOCAN communication tariff for permanent downloads of games already subject to reproduction rights, applying technological neutrality.
CBC's temporary copies of music needed a licence, but the Copyright Board had to reconsider its price
The Supreme Court held that broadcast-incidental copies engage reproduction rights, while sending the Copyright Board's valuation back for a technologically neutral assessment.
A Song Can Have More Than One Life
Covers, remixes and changing audiences reveal the difference between guarding a recording and protecting the creative freedom that makes music worth hearing.
Supreme Court rejects a second royalty for streaming music
Canada's Supreme Court rejected an additional making available royalty for the same online stream, distinguishing communication from downloading and reproduction.
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