Industry Aug 27, 2026
SOCAN Acquires CMRRA, Consolidating Canadian Music Rights 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, the Canadian performing rights society, has acquired CMRRA, Canada's mechanical rights organization. This move consolidates the licensing of both performing and mechanical rights under a single entity in Canada. The integration is seen as a logical step, acknowledging the current landscape where many music users engage with both types of rights. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.