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New Study Impacting the Music Industry Released - The Sound of Support: Exploring the Music Community's Caregiver Needs
An important call to action study has been released that focuses on the needs of caregivers in the Canadian music industry. “Sound of Support: Exploring the Music Community’s Caregiver Needs” was prepared by consultant, Diane Davy, and released by Women in Music Canada and Music Publishers Canada. It was made possible with the support Ontario Creates, Creative BC, and the Province of British Columbia. The study sheds light on barriers faced by caregivers, discusses supports and resources, and offers strategies for those in the music industry concurrently managing both professional and personal caregiving responsibilities.
Music Publishers Canada delegation returns to London for CREATE UK trade mission
Thirteen music publishers from across Canada travelled to London, England from February 8 to 11, 2026 for Music Publishers Canada’s CREATE UK trade mission. The publishers were also joined by representatives from CMRRA and SOCAN.
Canadian CREATE delegation takes part in European Film Market and film-centred activities in Berlin
From February 11 to 18, 2026, MPC travelled to Berlin, Germany with a delegation of Canadian music publishers and screen composers for the European Film Market at Berlinale and the JETS initiative (Junior Entertainment Talent Slate) as part of the CREATE Berlin trade mission. The delegation consisted of eight music publishers and four composers.
Applications Open: Women In The Studio National Accelerator 2026
Music Publishers Canada (MPC) is now accepting applications for our 2026 Women in the Studio National Accelerator.
Music Publishers Canada delegation attends the 2025 IMPF Global Music Summit
Music Publishers Canada (MPC) and a delegation of Canadian music publishers attended the IMPF Global Music Summit hosted by the Independent Music Publishers International Forum (IMPF) in Palma, Mallorca from October 7-10, 2025. In its fourth year, the Summit attracted a record number of delegates (650) from the global music publishing community.
Canadian CREATE Delegation attends Amsterdam Dance Event for inaugural visit
From October 21 to 26, Music Publishers Canada (MPC) organized a CREATE trade mission to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The mission was focused around Amsterdam Dance Event, an important festival and conference for the electronic music genre.
Margaret McGuffin (CEO of Music Publishers Canada) testified at the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
Margaret McGuffin (CEO of Music Publishers Canada) testified at the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
Ed Newton-Rex, founder of Fairly Trained, talks generative AI, copyright and the value of creativity at Music Publishers Canada 2025 AGM
Ed Newton-Rex, founder of Fairly Trained, talks generative AI, copyright and the value of creativity at Music Publishers Canada 2025 AGM
Music Publishers Canada Unveils 2025 Women In The Studio Accelerator Participants
Music Publishers Canada is pleased to welcome the seven participants of its 2025 Women in the Studio National Accelerator, which fosters the professional growth and advancement of talented producer-songwriters from across Canada.
MPC's Women in the Studio National Accelerator highlighted in new policy brief from Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Music Publishers Canada was pleased to see our Women in the Studio National Accelerator - and three of its alumni, FJORA, 99Makavelli and Steph Copeland - included as the first of five case studies of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's (OCC)'s brand new policy brief "Ontario’s Arts, Culture, and Creative Industries: Strengthening Competitiveness and Communities".
MPC explores the sync landscape in Latin America with CREATE Mexico b2b trade mission
Music Publishers Canada entered the Latin American music market again during its CREATE trade mission in Mexico City from February 23 to 26, 2025. The trade mission included a delegation of 13 of our member music publishers with a focus on how to succeed in sync.
MPC song camp and b2b mission in Abu Dhabi
Music Publishers Canada (MPC) was pleased to partner with PopArabia to organize an in-person song camp and b2b mission in Abu Dhabi from November 29 to December 3, 2024. CREATE in Abu Dhabi brought together Canadian songwriters and producers, with an impressive list of creators from the MENA region and Europe. At the same time, a delegation of Canadian music industry professionals participated in a curated set of b2b meetings.
Music Publishers Canada Announces 2024 Women in the Studio Producers
Music Publishers Canada is pleased to welcome the six participants of its 2024 Women in the Studio National Accelerator, which fosters the professional growth and advancement of talented producer-songwriters from across Canada.