Hottest Canadian musician ever?!

A group of Canadian musicians have formed the Canadian Music Creators Coalition. They believe the following heretical ideas: Fans who share music are not thieves. That fans should not be sued. And that DRM sucks.

We are a growing coalition of Canadian music creators who share the common goal of having our voices heard about the laws and policies that affect our livelihoods. We are the people who actually create Canadian music. Without us, there would be no music for copyright laws to protect.

Until now, a group of multinational record labels has done most of the talking about what Canadian artists need out of copyright. Record companies and music publishers are not our enemies, but let’s be clear: lobbyists for major labels are looking out for their shareholders, and seldom speak for Canadian artists. Legislative proposals that would facilitate lawsuits against our fans or increase the labels’ control over the enjoyment of music are made not in our names, but on behalf of the labels’ foreign parent companies.

Members include Barenaked Ladies, Avril Lavigne, and Sarah McLachlan. Strangely, the truly great Canadian artists are missing: Aldo Nova, Loverboy, and Triumph! Wherever you guys are, I’m sure you’re still rocking as hard as ever! Life is just a fantasy, dudes!