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ALERT - Music Licensing Obligations in Canada Impact to Recreation Facility Operations
Re:Sound Music Licensing Company is the organization in Canada that administers the rights of artists and record labels in respect of the public performance and telecommunication of their sound recordings. Re:Sound collects royalties on behalf of artists and record companies pursuant to tariffs certified by the Copyright Board of Canada.
Until recently, businesses were only required to pay royalties to SOCAN for the benefit of composers, authors and music publishers. Re:Sound and SOCAN are distinct organizations that represent different groups and rights. As such, licenses are required from both organizations.
The Copyright Board of Canada has recently certified two tariffs that may apply to your operations:
Re:Sound Tariff No. 5, Use of Music to Accompany Live Events (2008-2012) was certified by the Copyright Board of Canada on May 26, 2012. Tariff 5 (Parts A to G) sets out when and how businesses are required to obtain a license from Re:Sound for the use of recorded music to accompany live events > More > Reporting Form
Re:Sound Tariff No. 6B, Use of Recorded Music to Accompany Physical Activities (2008-2012) was certified by the Copyright Board of Canada on July 7, 2012. Tariff 6B sets out when and how businesses are required to obtain a license from Re:Sound for the use of recorded music to accompany physical activities. > More > Reporting Form
You may find out more about Re:Sound at www.resound.ca as well as the Copyright Board of Canada’s website www.cb-cda.gc.ca
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