Founded in 1991, Panorama is a Collective Management Organization for the copyright of sound recordings and music videos.


Strategic vision


To be the leader in collecting royalties and defending the rights of the independent music production sector in Canada.

Mission


To maximize royalties from the collective management of the rights of makers of sound recording and music videos. Panorama works to optimize the value of the rights it represents in the primary interest of its members.

In this respect, Panorama acts in concert with the community and other organizations with similar or complementary roles to stimulate new business opportunities that will ensure greater availability, easier access and wider use of the sound recordings in its repertoire.

  1. 01

    Adopt best practices and serve as a model of efficiency and adaptability within the industry.

  2. 02

    Stimulate the emergence of distinctive skills and encourage more competitive positioning.

  3. 03

    Be more member-oriented and more representative of its community.

  4. 04

    To be a proactive influencer at the heart of the issues facing the independent music production sector.

Values

At the source of the principles that influence the organization's strategic orientations, decision-making and actions.


Neutrality


To guarantee a neutral and fair approach towards all members, makers and rights holders, here and elsewhere.

Efficiency


Ensure that all royalties owed to its members are collected and that the value of the rights to the independent music production is preserved. 

Transparency


Communicate openly on important issues for the music industry, challenges, opportunities and take a public stand for the rights and interests of the independent music production sector. 

Board of Directors and Committees

Panorama's Board of Directors consists of nine members representing the independent music production sector.


It is responsible and accountable to the members for the sound financial management and proper conduct of the organization's business.

The Board meets at least four times a year to set Panorama's strategic direction, policies and annual budget.

Directors and management must act with prudence, diligence and integrity in the best interests of the members. They must ensure that their personal interests do not interfere with the obligations of their position.

Member of the Board of Directors


Mark Lazare, President
Louis-Armand Bombardier, Vice-President
Jean-Christian Aubry, Director
Émilie Darveau, Director
Michelle Dubuc, Director
Esra Firatli, Director
Jordan Officer, Director
Carlos Pacheco, Director
Catherine Simard, Director
 

Committees

Three standing committees support the work of the Board of Directors.


Governance and Human Resources Committee


This committee consists of three directors. Its mandate is to provide the Board with principles, guidelines and approaches to help the organization in establishing and maintaining a high-level governance structure while ensuring an ethical framework inspired by best practices.

Strategic and Projects Committee


This committee consists of three to seven directors. Its mandate is to make recommendations to the Board on the strategic direction of the organization. The committee also oversees the implementation of the organization's mission and vision in accordance with the strategic plan and proposes solutions to identified issues and challenges.

Finance and Tariffs Committee


This committee consists of three to five directors. Its mandate is to provide oversight to ensure the integrity of Panorama's accounting and financial results, the quality of internal controls, the identification of risks and the means to manage them. It also prepares recommendations to the Board of Directors on issues related to the key rates of licence fees for the various types of music services and those related to the management of the various types of rights.

Defending the full value of sound