Innovators in licensing & royalty collections since 1975

Toronto, Canada - 416-926-1966
Joined July 2009
Songwriters, this is your moment! Submit your music for consideration for the 2027 @TheJUNOAwards Songwriter of the Year (Non-Performer), presented by @SOCANmusic, & take your place in Canada's Biggest Week in Music. Submissions close Nov 6 at 2:59AM ET. bit.ly/4jy2zJ6
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Our annual Holiday Schmoozefest is back, Monday, November 30 at @HistoryToronto. Early Bird tickets are on sale now for $35 until October 25th. Grab yours before prices go up and get ready to schmooze at the industry’s favourite holiday party. 🪩✨ universe.com/events/unison-h…
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Join us at the @mformontreal Artist Lab on Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. for 'Let’s Talk Royalties: How Your Songs Get You Paid'. Learn practical tips to ensure your songs are properly registered and the royalties you’ve earned make their way to you! mpourmontreal.com/en/artist-…
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Writers on Track features songwriter, producer, and artist Breagh Isabel of @bmgpublishing. From writing for artists like Donovan Woods and BANNERS to releasing her debut EP, Things I Never Told You, discover Breagh’s creative journey. cmrra.ca/writers-on-track-fe…
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Ready to be part of The JUNOS? 🎶 Submissions for the 2027 JUNO Awards Songwriter of the Year (Non-Performer) category are open! Celebrate the songwriters behind the music and submit your work before the November 5 deadline. juno.submit.live/
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From discovering the music industry in high school to a career in music publishing, Ricardo Chung shares the experiences, mentors and connections that shaped his journey. Read more: cmrra.ca/how-saying-yes-led-…
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Our office will be closing early for the Thanksgiving long weekend. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, October 13 at 9 a.m. If you need to get in touch, leave us a message and we’ll get back to you when we return: cmrra.ca/contact-us/
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Our October Pulse is here! This month, we're spotlighting Ricardo Chung, A&R at @WarnerCanadapub, songwriter & artist Breagh Isabel with @bmgpublishing, & exploring the journey of a song's royalties in our latest Sound Advice blog. Read now: bit.ly/4rZS6II
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Congratulations to the newest inductees into the @CSHFmusic Hall of Fame: The Tragically Hip, Feist, Mike Reno & Paul Dean (Loverboy), and Roch Voisine, whose music continues to resonate with listeners and influence generations of artists. 📸 Photagonist
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Team CMRRA had a fantastic time at @canmuspub’s NXTGen Data & Tech Summit on Friday, gaining insights into AI, global markets, publishing A&R, and other key trends shaping the music industry.
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Last week, we sat down with @PETERPETEROFFCL, @AqyilaD, @Elisapie, @breaghisabel at Inside The Song Presented by @canmuspub, @CMRRA, and the JUNOS to discuss the process and thoughts behind creating music. 📷: CARAS/Ry Ones
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Could this be your JUNO moment? The 2027 JUNO Awards Submissions presented by @td_canada are now open! Visit junosubmissions.ca to submit your work today.
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Congratulations Angine de Poitrine winning the 2026 @PolarisPrize 👏
Angine de Poitrine have won the 2026 Polaris Album Prize for Vol. 2, and SOCAN Polaris Song Prize for “Fabienk.” -- Angine de Poitrine a remporté le Prix de l’album Polaris 2026 pour Vol. 2, ainsi que le Prix de la chanson SOCAN Polaris pour “Fabienk.”
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Join CMRRA's Marianne Anderson & @CIMAmusic75 THURSDAY at 2 p.m. for TRACK IT – Following the Money: Royalties & Rights, exploring royalty streams, rights administration, and how royalties make their way back to creators and rights holders. Details 👉bit.ly/4iuSMCT
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Congratulations to our friends at @BigLoud Publishing on being named @CCMAofficial's Music Publishing Company of the Year, presented by CMRRA!
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CMRRA's new online Affiliation process is here! Applicants can now complete their affiliation online, including: ✅ Application submission ✅ Electronic royalty payment setup ✅ Secure identity verification through Stripe Learn more: bit.ly/4rqkmnD
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🎶Song & Score Week is back! Taking place September 24–26 in Toronto, it brings together songwriters, composers, artists and producers to learn, connect and share ideas alongside some of Canada’s most accomplished creators and industry leaders. songandscore.ca/
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Writers on Track spotlights Mia Kelly of @CymbaMusic🎶 The bilingual Gatineau singer-songwriter blends folk, rock, and blues, pairing poetic lyrics with a versatile voice to create emotionally honest songs that are making waves on the global folk scene. bit.ly/4gZPGEB
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This month, we’re spotlighting Laura Holtebrinck, Manager, Communications & Sponsorships at @canmuspub 🎶Discover Laura’s work across communications, education, and industry development, and how she’s helping shape the future of music publishing. bit.ly/4Adgs5q
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Our September Pulse is here ☀️ This month, we feature Laura Holtebrinck, Manager, Communications & Sponsorships at @canmuspub, and singer-songwriter Mia Kelly of @CymbaMusic. Read the latest issue here: bit.ly/3Tq0GU2
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