CB-CDA 2025-047

Notice of Initiation

Proceeding Number: PT25-03

Proceeding: SOCAN Tariff 1.B – Non-Commercial Radio other than the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (2022-2027)

June 23, 2025

I. Proposed Tariffs to be Considered

[1] The Board is ready to commence proceeding PT25-03 SOCAN Tariff 1.B – Non-Commercial Radio other than the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (2022-2027) to consider the following proposed tariffs (the “Proposed Tariffs”):

· SOCAN Tariff 1.B – Non-Commercial Radio other than the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (2022-2024)

· SOCAN Tariff 1.B – Radio – Non-Commercial Radio other than the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (2025-2027)

II. Objectors

[2] No objections to the Proposed Tariffs have been filed.

III. Proceeding Detail Page

[3] Information about this proceeding can be found on the Board’s website under “Proceeding Details”.

IV. Interveners and Letters of Comment

[4] A person with an interest in this proceeding may file a request for intervener status as per Rule 52 of the Copyright Board Rules of Practice and Procedure; any person may file a letter of comment in the official language of their choice as per Rule 53.

[5] Please contact the Registry as soon as possible for further information on how to file a request to intervene or a letter of comment.

V. Statement of Issues

[6] Notwithstanding Rule 24, SOCAN is not required to file a Statement of Issues.

VI. Written Hearing and Final Day for Written Submissions

[7] I have examined the Proposed Tariffs, and I am of the preliminary view that they can be approved, using the text of the tariff proposed for 2025-2027.

[8] SOCAN may make submissions on my preliminary view, and may file any other submissions or evidence it wishes in support of its Proposed Tariffs by July 7, 2025.

[9] This day will constitute the final day on which any party may present their submission for the purposes of Time Limits in Respect of Matters Before the Copyright Board Regulations, SOR/2020-264.

Drew Olsen

Member