Get the latest gossip
In Canada: Battle Over Streaming Tax Heats Up as Music Canada Enters the Ring
Canada's streaming tax fight heats and more Canada music news, including an open letter against Pierre Poilievre signed by more than 150 musicians.
“An Open Letter to Canadians: Why We Must Stop Pierre Poilievre from Becoming Prime Minister” features major signatories like Allison Russell, Dan Mangan, Raffi, Torquil Campbell ( Stars), Haley Blais, Charlotte Cornfield and Damian Abraham ( F—ed Up). Canadians are at a crossroads, the letter continued, stating that the “federal election on April 28th is possibly the most important in our country’s history.” It goes on to argue that Poilievre’s platform runs counter to “Canada’s core values” such as public services, climate action and inclusive democracy. The letter highlights several parts of the Conservative campaign that are particularly concerning for musicians: Poilievre’s threats to public broadcaster CBC; his commitments to expanding fossil fuel production amidst the climate crisis; and rhetoric that is “fostering division instead of unity” when it comes to marginalized communities.
Or read this on Billboard