Music Canada is a Toronto-based, non-profit trade organization that represents the interests of companies that record, manufacture, produce, promote and distribute music in Canada. Music Canada member companies actively develop and nurture Canadian talent throughout the world.

Music Canada also works closely with recording studios, live music venues, concert promoters and managers in the promotion and development of the music ecosystem.

How we promote and protect music:

Administer the Gold/Platinum awards program for best selling recordings in Canada.

Represent Canada’s recording industry to government and public agencies on legislative and regulatory matters.

Represent the Canadian recording industry to its international counterparts as a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).

Work with other industry organizations to help curtail piracy and counterfeiting, promotes the growth and development of legal digital music services in Canada.

Work to develop a greater understanding of Canada’s recording industry among key stakeholders and the general public.

Produce reports, as well as gathers and shares research and statistics regarding Canada’s music community.

Works with organizations representing music publishers, musicians, artists, retailers of music and musical instruments, broadcasters as well as like minded organizations in film, television, and business on issues of common interest.

Business Development

Media & Entertainment

Music

Performing Arts

Music Canada

The Toronto office is focused on fostering innovative workplace culture and creative collaboration.

Toronto

Patrick Rogers

Sarah Kilpatrick

Richard Pfohl

Sarah Avarell

Claire Gillis

This department oversees the management of operations and communication strategies for the organization.

Operations and Communications

This department provides strategic guidance and counsel to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Advisory Council

This department oversees compliance with regulations and policies relevant to the organization's operations.

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Music Canada

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Regulatory Affairs

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