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A copyright registration system would be unfair to rights holders says CMPA’s Robert Hutton

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(This article was originally published in February 22, 2016: Music Publisher Canada e-blast) Speaking with Embassy, an Ottawa-based publication which examines the international side of Canadian politics, CMPA Executive Director Robert Hutton was clear in stating that, for rights holders, the introduction of a copyright registration system rather than the implementation of the 20-year extension […]

March 2016 Broadcast Mechanical Distribution

IMPORTANT! This letter contains important information and a deadline related to CMRRA’s distribution of COMMERCIAL RADIO BROADCAST MECHANICAL royalties. YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY FEBRUARY 26, 2016. Toronto, February 9, 2016 Dear CMRRA Client, Re: March 2016 Commercial Radio Broadcast Mechanical Distribution This coming March, CMRRA will undertake its distribution of Commercial Radio Broadcast Mechanical […]

Meet Marianne Anderson, Manager of Client Relations at CMRRA

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Marianne Anderson needs no introduction to most of the CMRRA music publisher clients. As Manager of Client Relations, she spends her days talking to our publishers and connecting them with the information they need at CMRRA. Marianne studied Music Industry Arts and Office Administration at Fanshawe College in London. She graduated in 1996 and started […]

CMPA ED Steps Up Advocacy, Visibility With New Initiatives

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By Jodie Ferneyhough (Initially published in FYI Music News) In January 2015, the CMPA welcomed Robert Hutton as its Executive Director following tenures from interim Director Elisabeth Bihl and previous ED Catharine Saxberg. That was the beginning of many firsts and many new initiatives that would define 2015 for the CMPA. For the first time […]

CMRRA is pleased to announce Steve Quinney as its 2015 Cyril Devereux Award recipient.

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Each year since 2001, CMRRA presents the Cyril Devereux Award to an employee who has exhibited excellence in all aspects of his or her position, including exemplary client service, impeccable work quality and productivity, genuine care and enthusiasm for a job well done, courtesy, professionalism and team spirit. Cyril Devereux was CMRRA’s first General Manager […]

Sign Up Now For CMRRA Direct!

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  In March 2016, CMRRA will launch a new royalty statement format as well as the new summary reports. These will be available ONLY via the new CMRRA Direct for your retrieval. Email notifications will be delivered to advise as soon as these outputs are available to you, thus providing quicker access for all clients […]

Enforcement Update Regarding Legal Proceedings Against Entertainment One

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After careful consideration, CMRRA has commenced legal proceedings against Entertainment One (eOne) to enforce both a prior legal settlement agreement and a mechanical licensing agreement. We have decided to take this action following years of unsuccessful negotiations, and after considering all possible options to resolve our concerns with eOne. Unfortunately, after expending significant efforts to […]

To An Exciting New Year!

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From everyone at CMRRA, we wish you a marvelous 2016 – may it be filled with successes and music!