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 performing rights society for Canadian songwriters, has acquired CMRRA, Canada’s mechanical rights organization. This consolidation means that both performing rights and mechanical rights will now be licensed through a single entity in Canada. This move is seen as logical as many music users now utilize both types of rights. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.