Industry Aug 13, 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 organization for songwriters, has acquired CMRRA, the country's mechanical rights organization. This acquisition means that both performing and mechanical rights in Canada will now be licensed through a single entity. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.
The consolidation aims to streamline the licensing process, acknowledging that many music users currently exploit both performing and mechanical rights. This move is seen as a logical step in simplifying music rights management in Canada. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.