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Spotify Raising Prices in Canada While Challenging Proposed ‘Streaming Tax’

Spotify prices are being raised again in Canada after implementation of the Online Streaming Act, requiring companies pay 5% of revenues into a fund.

In a statement to Billboard Canada, a Spotify spokesperson does not explicitly link the increase to the “streaming tax” but does indicate the company is part of a legal challenge against the CRTC. Spotify has been re-evaluating its prices and royalty models as it invests in audiobooks, making changes to its revenue share payouts which have de-monetized songs receiving fewer than 1000 plays per year. “As we look towards the future of music in Canada, this decision lays the groundwork for a dynamic partnership with digital platforms where Canadian talent can thrive both domestically and internationally,” said CIMA President Andrew Cash.

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