Private company

Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency

Logo: Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Canadian music licensing agency

The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA) is a music licensing agency based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1975, CMRRA is a music licensing collective representing music rights-holders who range in size from large multinational music publishers to individual songwriters. On their behalf, CMRRA issues licences to individuals or organizations for the reproduction of songs on various media.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA) is a music licensing agency based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1975, CMRRA is a music licensing collective representing music rights-holders who range in size from large multinational music publishers to individual songwriters. On their behalf, CMRRA issues licences to individuals or organizations for the reproduction of songs on various media.2

Timeline

  1. 1975Founded Founded1