Music Canada CRTC Intervention: Appeal Update
- Music Canada has filed an submission with the Federal Court of Appeal, seeking to intervene in the appeal of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) decision to...
- Throughout the legislative process of the Online Streaming act and its implementation by the CRTC, Music Canada says it has strived to ensure the regulatory framework supports the...
- Music Canada voiced concerns that the CRTC's base contributions decision could negatively impact ongoing investments in the Canadian music streaming market and for Canadian and Indigenous artists.
Music Canada confronts the CRTC, launching an appeal against the 5% levy on music streaming platforms. The institution, in its intervention, demands the court recognize the substantial investments streaming services have made within Canada’s music market. Music Canada argues the CRTC’s current stance could stifle support for Canadian and Indigenous artists,jeopardizing the sector’s growth. Of particular concern is the redirection of funds from the music industry to commercial radio news. Music Canada believes understanding these on-the-ground investments is key to the success of local artists. News Directory 3 keeps you informed. Discover what’s next for the appeal.
Music Canada Challenges CRTC’s Streaming Levy Decision
Music Canada has filed an submission with the Federal Court of Appeal, seeking to intervene in the appeal of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) decision to impose a 5% levy on major music streaming platforms operating in Canada. The organization is specifically requesting the court to consider the direct investments made by music streaming services in Canada as qualifying contributions.
Throughout the legislative process of the Online Streaming act and its implementation by the CRTC, Music Canada says it has strived to ensure the regulatory framework supports the Canadian commercial music sector and creates opportunities for canadian and Indigenous artists. The current application continues this effort.
Music Canada voiced concerns that the CRTC’s base contributions decision could negatively impact ongoing investments in the Canadian music streaming market and for Canadian and Indigenous artists. The organization believes supporting thes artists should be central to the CRTC’s policies.
Music streaming platforms have invested in Canadian teams and initiatives to promote Canadian and Indigenous music. Music Canada argues these investments are crucial for the success of these artists in a competitive market. The CRTC’s decision, though, risks undermining the goals of the updated Broadcasting Act.
Music Canada notes that the CRTC did not account for investments made by music streaming services when setting the 5% levy. moreover, 30% of platform contributions will be redirected from the music industry to fund commercial radio news. Music Canada argues that supporting news should not come at the expense of artists competing in a global marketplace. The role of streaming platforms is key to artist success.
Music canada believes it is indeed uniquely positioned to inform the court about the importance of these investments in Canada’s commercial music industry and the potential harm to artists if these investments are reduced or eliminated.
What’s next
Music Canada says it will continue to advocate for on-the-ground investment in Canadian and Indigenous artists.