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REPLY TO NOTICES OF GROUNDS FOR OBJECTION Filed with the Copyright Board by SOCAN on February 20, 2026 pursuant to Rule 21 of the Copyright Board Rules of Practice and Procedure
SOCAN Tariff 22.D.3 – Allied Audiovisual Services (2027-2029) 1. This Reply is in response to the Notices of Grounds for Objection filed by Bell Canada; Rogers Communications Canada Inc.; Cogeco Communications Inc.; Québecor Média Inc.; TELUS Communications Company; Bragg Communications Incorporated (dba Eastlink); the Canadian Communication Systems Alliance; Canadian Association of Broadcasters; and Stingray Group Inc. (together “the Objectors”).
2. The Objectors have filed numerous grounds for objection. SOCAN denies these grounds, and any factual or evidentiary assertions made therein, and puts the Objectors to the strict proof thereof. SOCAN reserves the right to raise additional points in response during the proceeding.
3. SOCAN expressly denies the Objectors’ objections to the proposed royalty rate structure and the proposed royalty rates, including the proposed minimum fees. The proposed royalty structure and royalty rates, including any applicable minimum fees, are fair and equitable, and properly reflect the value of the use of musical works covered by the proposed tariff. SOCAN will advance evidence in support of its position in the course of this proceeding.
4. SOCAN expressly denies the Objectors’ objections to the proposed terms and conditions. The proposed terms and conditions are found in recently approved or proposed tariffs, or closely mirror the terms and conditions in other recently approved or proposed tariffs and are, in any event, fair and equitable.