Canadian Heritage committee  There is no simple answer to that. Digital is shaking up and completely transforming relationships between creators and the entire economic chain, which ends with the consumer. We won't be able to put our finger directly on the solution today. We would like to do so, but that wil

Canadian Heritage committee  There used to be a program called the Support to Sector Associations Program, SSAP. That program used to give out money to associations to carry out studies. But we also have to be careful when we speak about studies. Sometimes we see something like a big document that stays on

Canadian Heritage committee  If I may add one point on this research aspect, we are really saying that there is a need to establish certification for certain types of online products being offered and for certain partners in the economic chain. We eventually want to certify certain types of products sold o

Canadian Heritage committee  Not at the moment. One thing is certain, however, and that is that this proposal to create a fair music environment is being extremely well received by all songwriter associations around the world. We are currently working with ESCA, the European Composer and Songwriter Allianc

Canadian Heritage committee  The problem is that we may ultimately see a decline in supply. Today's easy access to digital is beyond comparison with anything we have ever known. That must not have the reverse effect of reducing the supply of Canadian content and cultural diversity.

Canadian Heritage committee  I do not have any figures to give you on that subject. That is one of the reasons why we are conducting studies and need to conduct more. When we question people in the field and those who write music every day or are trying to break through, the logic is all too often one of "

Canadian Heritage committee  To answer your question on how the government might support the development of other products besides music itself, I would say that Musicaction, for example, has made a significant shift by supporting performance activities associated with sound recordings. It has become clear t

Canadian Heritage committee  Good morning. My name is Jean-Robert Bisaillon and I am an elected member of the board of directors of the Songwriters Association of Canada. I am co-vice-president together with Greg Johnston. I too would like to thank the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage for allowing m