Resources
Music Publishers Canada is pleased to provide the following resources to our partners, supporters, and the larger Canadian music industry community.
AI Advocacy
You can find all of Music Publishers Canada’s advocacy regarding AI here
Other Advocacy
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MPC Submission to the Government of Canada's Consultation on Copyright in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence
December 2023
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Written Submission for the Consultation on How to Implement an Extended General Term of Copyright Protection in Canada
March 31, 2021
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Joint Submission to CRTC 2020-374 – Commercial radio policy framework review
March 29, 2021
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Music Publishers Canada – CMRRA Copyright Reform consolidated submission
April 13, 2020
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Backgrounder: Copyright Reform needed for Canadian Music Publishers to stay competitive in global markets
August 10, 2018
Research & Reports
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Future Of Work: Talent Acquisition, Retention, and DEI in the Music Publishing Industry in Canada
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Developing the National Indigenous Music Organization
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Profile of Members of Music Publishers Canada and of the Association des professionnels de l'édition musicale, 2023: Statistical Report
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Export Ready, Export Critical: Music Publishing in Canada
Directories
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Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations
Formed in 2002, the Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA) is a national council representing the provincial and territorial music industry associations (MIAs) in Canada, including Alberta Music, Manitoba Music, Music and Film in Motion, Music BC, Music Nova Scotia, Music NWT, Music PEI, Music Yukon, Music/Musique NB, MusicNL, MusicOntario, SaskMusic, and Nunavut Music.
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Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd.
The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA) is a music licensing collective representing music rightsholders from large multinational music publishers to individual songwriters. Together, they own or administer the vast majority of songs recorded, sold and broadcast in Canada.
IMPEL Collective Management Limited (‘IMPEL’) licenses and administers the digital rights of its publisher members’ Anglo-American repertoire for online activities on a multi-territory basis.
Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada
The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) is a not-for-profit organization that represents the Canadian performing rights of millions of Canadian and international music creators and publishers.
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Association of Independent Music Publishers
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP)’s primary focus is to educate and inform music publishers about the most current industry trends and practices by providing a forum for the discussion of the issues and problems confronting the music publishing industry.
Australasian Music Publishers Association
The Australasian Music Publishers Association (AMPAL) works on behalf of its members to promote a better understanding of the value of music, both culturally and economically. AMPAL members are a vital part of an industry that contributes to the cultural and economic future of Australia and New Zealand.
Independent Music Publishers International Forum
IMPF represent the interests of the independent music publishing community worldwide. With member companies across the globe, IMPF ensures that independent music publishers remain the powerhouse of the music world.
International Confederation of Music Publishers
ICMP speaks out on behalf of music publishers across the world to safeguard their creative and economic interests and to help them meet new and emerging challenges in the music business. Their mission is to protect and promote copyright and to represent industry positions at international, regional and local levels.
National Music Publishers Association
The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) is the trade association representing all American music publishers and their songwriting partners. Its mission is to protect, promote, and advance the interests of music’s creators.
The Music Publishers Association (MPA) in the United Kingdom has 260 members and works to safeguard and promote the interests of music publishers and the writers signed to them by representing their interests to government, the music industry, the media and the public.
Media Assets
You can find Music Publishers Canada logos and other assets here