Music Business News: Canada
News Streaming services will be required to pay 5% of their Canadian revenue to support local content, including radio stations
News Launched in the UK and Australia earlier this year, the feature allows users to generate custom playlists from text prompts
Interviews MBW meets Ikwinder (Ikky) Singh and Ajay Charlie 'B' Saxena, Creative Director and Head of A&R, respectively, for Toronto-headquartered 91 North Records
News Republic Records has signed AP Dhillon in alliance with Universal Music Canada
News ORCA's goal is to equip policymakers, business leaders, and communities with a deeper understanding of music's significance
News Canada's broadcasting and telecom regulator is planning a 5% tax on streaming revenue from non-Canadian companies starting this fall
Analysis News Music Business Worldwide runs the hypothetical numbers following Rob Stringer's suggestion of a modest fee on Spotify's ad tier
Analysis News This year, two significant music markets – France and Canada – have slapped new taxes on the revenues of music streaming services