Music Publishers Canada (MPC) welcomes the investments made by the Government of Canada in support of Canada’s creative industries. By pledging support for the Canada Music Fund, Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Government of Canada have recognized the importance of helping Canadian songwriters and the businesses that invest in them succeed and thrive in a competitive global market.
“For music publishers, composers and songwriters, this investment in the Canada Music Fund will help artists build their careers and the businesses that support them thrive,” said Margaret McGuffin, CEO of Music Publishers Canada. “This funding recognizes that a strong Canadian creative industry is part of our country’s sovereignty and economic future. We thank the Government for acting and for using the programs the industry already knows and trusts.”
The funding will be distributed among five organizations:
● FACTOR: $31.5 million
● Musicaction: $21 million
● Canadian Starmaker Fund: $5.7 million
● Fonds RadioStar: $3.8 million
● Indigenous Music Office: $5 million
MPC also welcomes the new Canada Creative Credit, announced in Budget 2026. MPC is hopeful that this initiative will further support new and emerging artists in their creative work, artistic production and cultural entrepreneurship in Canada.
ABOUT MPC:
Founded in 1949, Music Publishers Canada is a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises representing all regions of the country, as well as large international companies with offices in Canada.
Our members discover and develop Canadian songwriters and make significant investments in the vast majority of the songs and scores heard every day on radio and television, on streaming services, in video games, in film and television productions, and on emerging platforms around the world.
We ensure the concerns of music publishers working in Canada are heard. Our mission is to create business opportunities for our members and promote their interests and those of their songwriting partners through advocacy, communication, and education.