Here's a response from Shelley Posen. No new information, but it was a nice response.
-Joe-

Hi, Joe. Recovering from a couple of broken ribs (fell on our icy steps) and on media’s nap when your message came. I can’t say as I’d have had much to offer. I’ve had little occasion to licence a Canadian song: when I did, Ian Robb was the guy I asked about how to do it. Once done, I’m afraid I forgot his instructions until the next time. If I recall, the two organizations mentioned at the end of the thread are the right first step.
Shelley