Industry Aug 7, 2026
SOCAN Acquires CMRRA, Consolidating Canadian Music Licensing
In short
SOCAN, the performing rights society for Canadian songwriters, has bought CMRRA, Canada’s mechanical rights organisation.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
SOCAN, representing Canadian songwriters' performing rights, has acquired CMRRA, Canada's mechanical rights organization. This acquisition will centralize the licensing of both performing and mechanical rights through a single entity in Canada. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.