Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 26: SUPPLEMENT 4

June 28, 2025

SUPPLEMENT 4 Vol. 159, No. 26

Canada Gazette

Part I

OTTAWA, Saturday, June 28, 2025

COPYRIGHT BOARD

SOCAN Tariff 11.B – Comedy Shows and Magic Shows (2026-2028)

Citation: SOCAN Tariff 11.B (2026-2028), 2025 CB 5-T
See also: SOCAN Tariff 11.B (2026-2028), 2025 CB 5

Published pursuant to section 70.1 of the Copyright Act

Greg Gallo
Acting Secretary General
1‑833‑860‑7131 (toll-free number) 1‑833‑369‑0396 (TTY)
registry-greffe@cb-cda.gc.ca (email)

SOCAN Tariff 11.B – Comedy Shows and Magic Shows (2026-2028)

Short Title

1. This tariff may be cited as SOCAN Tariff 11.B Comedy Shows and Magic Shows (2026-2028).

Royalties

2. For the performance, at any time and as often as desired in the years 2026 to 2028, of any or all of the works in SOCAN’s repertoire, by means of performers in person or by means of recorded music in conjunction with events where the primary focus is on comedians or magicians and the use of music is incidental, the royalty payable per event is $50.97, payable no later than 30 days after the event.

3. This tariff does not apply to a comedy act or magic show that is primarily a musical act.

Terms and Conditions

4. Within 30 days after the event, a user shall file with SOCAN a report setting out the date, name and location of the event.

5. SOCAN shall have the right to audit the user’s books and records, on reasonable notice and during normal business hours, to verify the statements rendered and the royalties payable by the user.

6. Any amount not received by the due date shall bear interest from that date until the date the amount is received. Interest shall be calculated daily, at a rate equal to 1% above the Bank Rate effective on the last day of the previous month (as published by the Bank of Canada). Interest shall not compound.

7. All amounts payable under this tariff are exclusive of any federal, provincial or other governmental taxes or levies of any kind.