Also this week: Sarah McLachlan, Tom Cochrane, and Blue Rodeo songwriters Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor join the Canadian Hall of Fame.
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.
