Since 1971, Canadian radio stations have had to devote a certain percentage of their playlists to Canadian music. The minimum required level started at 30% but has since increased to 35%. Some radio
Read MoreGlobal streamers–Apple, Amazon, and Spotify, along with reps for Netflix and Paramount–are back in court this week whining about having to contribute to Canadian content development and new coverage. Bill C-11 requires that
Read MoreThe story thus far: The Canadian government, fed up with foreign companies syphoning off hard currency from Canadian streaming users (audio and video) without putting sufficient investments back into the country’s cultural infrastructure,
Read MoreThe story so far: Bill C-11 requires all streamers with Canadian revenues of $25 million or more to contribute 5% to our creative industries. This is not a shocking thing, given that domestic
Read MoreA big ripple went through all the delegates at Canadian Music Week in Toronto yesterday (June 4) when the announcement came down. Many were happy; some were not. The gist of it is
Read MoreA new report examining the wants, wishes, needs, and demands of fans of hip-hop music has revealed a few interesting things. The study, commissioned by the Digital Media Association (DiMa) focused mostly on
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