Industry Aug 6, 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 has purchased the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA) from SoundExchange. This acquisition means that both performing rights and mechanical rights in Canada will now be licensed through a single organization, SOCAN. This consolidation is seen as a logical step, as many music users now utilize both types of rights. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.