If you are reproducing physical product then you will need a mechanical licence. CMRRA issues mechanical licenses through two basic plans to individuals or companies reproducing music on physical product(s): “Pay-As-You-Press/Import”, or pursuant to the terms of the standard Mechanical Licensing Agreement. See which plan you qualify for below. Pay-AS-You-Press/Import (Limited Quantity Licensing): If you […]
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I am reproducing music for the purpose of online music distribution, e.g. permanent downloads, streaming, webcasting
If you plan to distribute recordings to Canadian consumers via a licensed third-party online music service, such as iTunes, Spotify, Meta (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok, or YouTube, you are not required to obtain a reproduction rights licence for the musical works embedded in those recordings. In Canada, CMRRA licences these services directly, and they will […]
I am a radio broadcaster
CMRRA has tariffs filed with the Copyright Board of Canada for the reproduction of musical works in its repertoire that broadcasters make in the course of their operations. Separate tariffs apply to commercial broadcasters and ‘non-commercial’ radio broadcasters (i.e. community and campus radio stations run on a not-for-profit basis). See more information about CMRRA’s Tariffs […]
I am a satellite radio broadcaster
CMRRA issues licenses to multi-channel subscription satellite radio services licensed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for the reproduction right related to musical works in CMRRA’s repertoire. For more information, see CMRRA’s Tariffs page.
I offer a background music service in Canada
CMRRA issues licences for the reproduction right related to musical works in its repertoire to background music services available in Canada. Such services are defined as services that integrate music, voice and sound to broadcast background music in an establishment for its customers’ continuous listening. These licences are only available by direct agreement with CMRRA. […]
I am reproducing music in an audio-visual production
If you plan to use music in an audiovisual production, such as a film or television program, a commercial or a DVD product, you’ll need to obtain a synchronization licence. CMRRA no longer offers synchronization licensing services and as such, you will need to directly contact the rightsholder(s) of the musical work in question to […]
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Last Updated: December 8th, 2020 The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (“CMRRA”) is committed to protecting the privacy of information provided by visitors, clients, registrants, and licensees. Throughout this Privacy Policy (this “Policy”), the terms “CMRRA,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. The following sets forth our […]
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CMRRA-SODRAC Inc. (CSI)
CMRRA-SODRAC Inc. (CSI) is a joint venture of the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA) and the Society for Reproduction Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers in Canada (SODRAC). Prior to 2019 CSI licensed the reproduction rights in the joint repertoire of CMRRA and SODRAC to various music users, including radio stations, background music services […]
Forms for Licence Applicants
Please find below downloadable forms* for licence applicants: Application for Mechanical Licensing (Excel Package) – English (*recommended – includes the Guide to Completing CMRRA’s Application for Mechanical Licences, the Application for Mechanical Licences Form in Excel format, and the Mechanical Licensing Pressing Waiver Form) Important: 1) For tips on how to open a .zip folder, […]
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