In May, your copyright collective was operating at full speed and we鈥檙e pleased to give you an update before the newsletter takes a break for the summer.
I鈥檇 like to start by announcing that I鈥檒l be leaving Copibec, which means this is my last Executive Director鈥檚 update. After 17 years with Copibec, including six as Executive Director, I鈥檓 taking on new challenges. Defending the rights of authors and publishers will always be important to me.
Payment for freelancers
If you鈥檙e a freelance writer, it鈥檚 time to update your file so you can take advantage of the lump sum (repertoire) payment.
Any of your content that was published in 2018 and 2019 in Quebec periodicals (newspapers and magazines) may be eligible for a royalty payment. To register for the payment, update your file by logging into your online account. Don鈥檛 delay, because the deadline for registering in June 11, 2021.
New recruits
We recently welcomed Benoit Stefanini to our team as an IT agent. His main role will be IT user support. Welcome to Copibec, Benoit!
The Rightsholder Services team also has a new member: Patricia Whitford. Patricia worked for Copibec for many years and has rejoined the team as an assistant. She鈥檒l be responsible for supporting the Rightsholder Services team. We鈥檙e pleased to welcome her back among us!
Departure
It鈥檚 now our turn to say au revoir to Eve St-Aubin, Communications Officer, who鈥檚 leaving us after nearly 5 years with Copibec. We鈥檇 like to thank her warmly for her work over those years. Her dynamic approach will be missed! New professional challenges await her. Good luck with your next endeavour, Eve!
In closing, please note our newsletter won鈥檛 be published this summer. We鈥檒l be back in September after the summer vacations have ended.
Nevertheless, life goes on in the arts and culture sector so you won鈥檛 want to miss anything. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest news about what鈥檚 going on with your copyright collective. Our team is also available to answer your questions.
Have a great summer, everyone! It鈥檚 been a pleasure and a privilege to reach out to you through this newsletter.
Fr茅d茅rique Couette
Executive Director