Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency

Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Innovators in licensing & royalty collections since 1975 The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. CD's, vinyl, etc.)

(CMRRA) is a music licensing agency based in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1975, CMRRA provides licensing & administration to enable music publishers and self-published songwriters’ repertoire to be accurately licensed, identified, and paid for its usage across the ecosystem. CMRRA presently licenses the reproduction of its clients' music in the following areas:

*Digital - Reproduction of songs via

digital distribution (including downloads and streams)
*Audiovisual post-synchronization licensing - Reproduction of songs embedded in existing audiovisual content e.g. Music videos, YouTube, Meta (Facebook, Instagram), TikTok
*Broadcast Mechanical - Reproductions made during broadcasting activities (e.g. by commercial radio stations, satellite radio services, and background music services)
*International Collections - For digital mechanical licensing in the USA via The MLC. For digital mechanical licensing outside of North America via our partner IMPEL
*Physical Product - Reproduction of songs on physical media (e.g. There is no fee to join as a client. Representation by CMRRA is open to any person, firm or corporation which owns or administers one or more musical works in the Canadian market. CMRRA makes licensing decisions in consultation with its Canadian Publishers Committee.

Last week, Honey Jam Canada Artist Programme brought together incredible emerging talent for an unforgettable evening of...
08/24/2026

Last week, Honey Jam Canada Artist Programme brought together incredible emerging talent for an unforgettable evening of music 🎶 Congratulations on a fantastic event! CMRRA is proud to be a sponsor.

CMRRA’s Craig Mannix will be in Vancouver on August 28 for Do It For The Culture. Join him for the Know Your Rights pane...
08/12/2026

CMRRA’s Craig Mannix will be in Vancouver on August 28 for Do It For The Culture. Join him for the Know Your Rights panel, presented by SOCAN Music and CMRRA, alongside Saralyn Purdie, Philip Laffin and Sienna Saint-Laurent. The session will explore creator rights, music royalties, monetizing your songs and more!

Details 👉 https://bit.ly/4xEeXey

Last week, CMRRA team members and Humber College Music Business alumni returned to the classroom to connect with the nex...
07/27/2026

Last week, CMRRA team members and Humber College Music Business alumni returned to the classroom to connect with the next generation of music industry professionals. They shared insights about CMRRA, careers in the music industry, and navigating life after graduation.

🎤 Discover Canada’s next generation of female talent at the Honey Jam concert on August 20 at TD Music Hall ✨ Tickets ar...
07/21/2026

🎤 Discover Canada’s next generation of female talent at the Honey Jam concert on August 20 at TD Music Hall ✨ Tickets are on sale now, with proceeds supporting artist development, mentorship, and networking opportunities. CMRRA is proud to be a sponsor. https://bit.ly/4yicTtN

Congratulations to CMRRA's Ruthie Larbi on being named Canadian Breakthrough Female Artist of the Year at the Canadian S...
07/17/2026

Congratulations to CMRRA's Ruthie Larbi on being named Canadian Breakthrough Female Artist of the Year at the Canadian Selah Music Awards last month. This well-deserved recognition highlights Ruthie’s talent and accomplishments as an artist, and we’re proud to cheer her on!

07/15/2026

The numbers are in 🚨 In Q2 distribution we distributed over $23.5 million in mechanical royalties to our music publisher and self-published songwriter clients.

Team CMRRA had a fantastic time meeting the new Music Publishers Canada Women in the Studio cohort at the NXTGen mixer l...
07/13/2026

Team CMRRA had a fantastic time meeting the new Music Publishers Canada Women in the Studio cohort at the NXTGen mixer last week!

A look back at the Canadian Selah Music Awards workshops at the end of June, where Team CMRRA had the opportunity to spe...
07/08/2026

A look back at the Canadian Selah Music Awards workshops at the end of June, where Team CMRRA had the opportunity to speak with songwriters and artists about royalties, publishing, and navigating the rights landscape.

Ready to take the next step in your music journey? Created by ArtHaus Music, SAMA supports emerging South Asian music cr...
07/07/2026

Ready to take the next step in your music journey? Created by ArtHaus Music, SAMA supports emerging South Asian music creators through mentorship, professional development, industry connections, and more!

SAMA is open to emerging South Asian music creators based in Canada. Applications for the 2026 cohort are open now and will close on July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. https://bit.ly/4eKD1EE

Team CMRRA teed up for a great cause at The Unison Fund Charity Golf Classic event ⛳ We're proud to support Unison’s wor...
06/25/2026

Team CMRRA teed up for a great cause at The Unison Fund Charity Golf Classic event ⛳ We're proud to support Unison’s work and give back to Canada’s music community.

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320 – 56 Wellesley Street W
Toronto, ON
M5S2S3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(416) 926-1966

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