SOCAN likes copyright amendments

TORONTO – Given that Bill C-60 was created to protect its members, SOCAN said today it’s happy with the bill to amend the Copyright Act. "Bill C-60 speaks volumes to our members," said André LeBel, CEO of SOCAN (the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada), in today’s press release. "It's a great first step, and we are pleased the federal government has acknowledged the challenges we face in continuing to protect the rights of composers, lyricists, songwriters, and their publishers." SOCAN said it is encouraged that the latest developments further clarify the rights of its members, and...