CISAC has responded to plans from the Canadian government to extend the term of copyright for sound recordings, excluding authors and composers, from 50 to 70 years.

The move was a win for the recording community and was applauded by trade body Music Canada, who said it will rectify a competitive disadvantage Canadian artists have had by not being in line with international trading partners.

More than 60 countries worldwide protect copyright in sound recordings for a term of 70 ...