The Canadian increase comes after the implementation of the Online Streaming Act, which mandates companies like Spotify to pay 5% of its revenues into Canadian content funds.
Also this week: Jeremy Dutcher wins Polaris (again), Shaboozey earns a sweet 16 and Warner Music Canada names a director of national radio promotion.
Also this week: Billboard Canada is celebrating the trailblazing women of Canadian music.
Plus, two Canadian major label stalwarts decide to go indie for the first time.
Also up north this week: A former Just for Laughs executive joins Outback Presents.
In more Canada music news this week: A collaboration with Drake sends Partynextdoor back up the Canadian charts.
Also this week: Celine Dion sees a streaming spike after the icon's triumphant performance at the Paris Olympics.
Other Canadian music industry stories this week: Vancouver Jazz Festival calls for donations and The Boss is Toronto bound.
Other Canadian music industry stories this week: the Canadian Country Music Association announced the official nominees for the 2024 CCMA Awards.
Other Canadian music industry stories this week: Billboard Canada is named an M for Montreal presenting partner and MusiquePlus is returning as a one-night TV special.
