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      Words + Music is the online magazine of SOCAN, the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. Just as SOCAN was formed in 1990 by the merger of its predecessor Canadian performing rights organizations PROCAN and CAPAC, their separate magazines merged in 1994 to form Words + Music. Our mission is to provide interesting, high-quality content about the increasingly exciting and

      Read more »

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      Speaking Out: SOCAN advocates politically for music creators

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      Attention SOCAN members! New online resources

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      Jeremy Dutcher simultaneously honoured with National Arts Centre Award

      Apply now for four $50,000 cash awards in 2026 Azrieli Music Prizes

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