The social and musical vision of Picanto.ca is to

• Create a space where all creative music practitioners are accepted and supported for the invaluable contribution that each person and organization makes.
• Work to build greater equity in our shared communities in terms of gender, racialized and sexual minorities, ability, socio-economic status and age. Our voluntary self-Identification categories (see artist profile), and the diversity of our review committees and processes, are actions we have taken to achieve these goals.

• Strive to eliminate barriers that may create hardships for artists and arts organizations from equitable access to Picanto.ca services.
• Be an active and positive force in promoting and acknowledging the place of Indigenous artists on Picanto.ca and in Canadian society, and  encourage a creative dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists.
• Serve the needs of all Canadian creative music artists, including traditionally under-represented communities and emerging artists.
• Operate Picanto in a fair, honest and transparent manner, and encourage dialogue and accountability in all communications, actions and decisions.
• Respect the artistic, intellectual and human rights of all artists, arts professionals, administrative staff and partners in all our working relationships.
  
  Canadian Music Centre - May 31 2021