FACTOR (the Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Records) is a private non-profit organization "dedicated to providing assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian music industry".
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History
FACTOR was founded in 1982 by radio broadcasters CHUM, Rogers Radio Broadcasting, Moffat Communications, along with the Canadian Independent Record Production Association and the Canadian Music Publishers Association. FACTOR has been administering public money since 1986, when it began to grow. From an inaugural budget of $200,000 they now distribute over $11.5 million annually.
In 2009, the organization was criticised when a letter written by Unfamiliar Records founder Greg Ipp was republished on the internet.
Signees
Notable recording artists who have received FACTOR grants include:
Alexisonfire
Alvvays
Jann Arden
BadBadNotGood
Bedouin Soundclash
Blue Rodeo
Canadian Brass
BOY
Jason Collett
Comeback Kid
Courage My Love
The Dears
Devin Townsend
Diemonds
Die Mannequin
The Flatliners
The Flowers of Hell
Fucked Up
Grimes
Hey Rosetta!
The Johnstones
July Talk
K'naan
Mark Sultan
Metric
Michael Kulas
Moneen
No Joy
Northcote
Our Lady Peace
Propagandi
Protest the Hero
PUP
Sam Roberts
Sean Kelly
Silverstein
Spiritbox
The Standstills
Timber Timbre
The Trews
Wolf Parade
Woodpigeon
Xavier Rudd
Yukon Blonde
Zeds Dead