The Canadian music scene has always been smaller than, and in many ways, dependent on, that of its neighbour to the south, but the Canadian content rules for broadcasters that took effect in the early 1970s guaranteed a measure of independence to Canadian musicians and music companies that, along with the official Canadian policy of multiculturalism, contributed to a vibrant and original music scene. One notable aspect of the Canadian music scene is its connection with music from Latin America. Latin American music once occupied only a small niche in North American and world music, but over the past three decades it has become part of the mainstream. The North American music market has historically consisted of and supported many genres, and commercial factors have resulted in a fusion of many, if not all, of them; many songs and artists have become "crossovers" on the music scene. One well-known example is Justin Bieber's English-language cover of Luis Fonsi's hit "Despacito" (2017). Other Canadian artists have incorporated Latin rhythm, melodies, and themes into their songs, and Canada is home to a number of musicians from Latin America. Music and song have always represented social and cultural groups, and many songs embody themes and stories that create social and cultural identity; a survey of Canadian popular music shows that Canadian songwriters choose and develop themes about Latin American society and culture that reflect their own deeply held values, including admiration and respect for independence and strength of character.
V. L. Kennedy (Wed,) studied this question.