The Copyright Board of Canada certifies the tariffs to be paid by users of sound recordings in Canada. Re:Sound files tariffs for various types of users, including radio stations, pay audio services, satellite radio companies, gyms, nightclubs, restaurants, retail establishments, and hotels. The Copyright Board process includes open public hearings where Re:Sound and all interested parties have the opportunity to present their arguments before the Copyright Board. As each tariff is certified by the Copyright Board, Re:Sound begins to collect revenues from that user group and distributes revenues to artists and record labels. As set out in section 19 of the Copyright Act, all monies collected are split equally between artists and record labels.
Certified on September 2, 2017, Tariff 3.A sets the royalties to paid for the years 2014-2018 by background music suppliers for the communication to the public by telecommunication of recorded music as well as the public performance of recorded music by their subscribers, where the supplier pays the public performance royalties on behalf of its subscribers. 3.B sets the royalties to be collected by Re:Sound for the performance in public or the communication to the public by telecommunication of published sound recordings of musical works and artists’ performances of such works, for use as background music in an establishment for the years 2016-2020. This tariff covers background music at businesses such as retail stores, bars and restaurants, as well as any use of music with a telephone on hold. As of July 2, 2019, businesses that use music can complete their required RE:SOUND and SOCAN licenses conveniently through Entandem. A joint venture between RE:SOUND and SOCAN, Entandem simplifies the music licensing process, allowing businesses to use music legally and ethically, ensuring music creators are compensated. To obtain a music license, please call 1.866.944.6223 and visit EntandemLicensing.com to learn more.
Certified on September 2, 2017, Tariff 5.A-K sets the royalties to be collected by Re:Sound for the performance in public of published sound recordings of musical works and artists’ performance of such works, to accompany live events for the years 2008 to 2015.
This tariff is divided into sub-tariffs which apply to different types of live events such as receptions, conventions, karaoke, fairs and exhibitions, parades, ice shows, sporting events, comedy and magic shows, concerts and theatrical and dance performances, and fireworks displays. The tariff may apply to a variety of establishments such as hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, banquet halls, golf and country clubs, festivals, fairs, and municipalities. As of July 2, 2019, businesses that use music can complete their required RE:SOUND and SOCAN licenses conveniently through Entandem. A joint venture between RE:SOUND and SOCAN, Entandem simplifies the music licensing process, allowing businesses to use music legally and ethically, ensuring music creators are compensated. To obtain a music license, please call 1.866.944.6223 and visit EntandemLicensing.com to learn more.
This licence covers the use of recorded music to accompany live entertainment in venues such as cabarets, cafés, clubs, restaurants, roadhouses, taverns, and similar establishments.
Licence Period
This is an annual licence covering the use of music for the previous year (Jan. to Dec.).
How the Licence Fee is Calculated
The annual fee payable for this licence is 0.9% of the compensation paid to the performers for entertainment using recorded music in the year, subject to a minimum annual fee of $37.64 plus tax. Examples
When To Make Payment
Payment of licensing fees is due no later than January 31st of the year following the live events.
This licence covers the use of recorded music at live events including but not limited to receptions such as wedding receptions, conventions, assemblies, fashion shows, and other similar live events.
Licence Period
This is a quarterly licence that is based upon the number of events held during the previous quarter.
How the Licence Fee is Calculated
Licence fees are based upon the number of events, the capacity of the room, and whether or not dancing took place at the event. The rates are as follows:
Room Capacity | Fee per Event Without Dancing | Fee per Event With Dancing |
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1 to 100 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
101 to 300 | $13.30 | $26.63 |
301 to 500 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
Over 500 | $39.33 | $78.66 |
Examples
When To Make Payment
Both the payment and the reporting form are due within 30 days of the end of each calendar quarter.
This licence covers the use of recorded music for the purposes of karaoke at karaoke bars and similar establishments.
Licence Period
This is an annual licence, covering the use of music for the present year (Jan. to Dec.).
How the Licence Fee is Calculated
Licence fees are based upon the number of days per week that karaoke occurs. For venues that use karaoke 3 days or less per week, a flat fee of $86.06 plus tax applies. For venues that use karaoke 4 or more days per week, a flat fee of $124.00 plus tax applies. Examples
When To Make Payment
Payment is due no later than January 31st of the year in which karaoke has or will have taken place.
This licence covers the use of recorded music used at a festival, exhibition, or fair. Events where this licence applies do not require a licence for any other use during the event.
Licence Period
This is a per-event licence.
How the Licence Fee is Calculated
The fees payable are calculated as follows, based on the average daily attendance (excluding exhibitors and staff and including attendance at any concerts or other separately ticketed events held as part of the festival, exhibition or fair):
Average daily attendance | Fee payable per day |
Up to 5 000 persons | $8 |
5 001 to 10 000 persons | $18 |
10 001 to 20 000 persons | $36 |
20 001 to 30 000 persons | $60 |
30 001 to 50 000 persons | $96 |
50 001 to 75 000 persons | $150 |
75 001 to 100 000 persons | $210 |
100 001 to 150 000 persons | $300 |
150 001 to 200 000 persons | $420 |
Over 200 000 persons | $600 |
Examples
When To Make Payment
When the event is scheduled annually, reporting and payment are due no later than January 31st of the following year. In all other cases, reporting and payment are due within 30 days of the event’s closing.
This licence covers the use of recorded music used as part of a circus, ice show, firework display, sound and light show, or any similar event. This covers all recorded music use before, during, and after the event.
Licence Period
This is a per-event licence.
How the Licence Fee is Calculated
The licence fee is 0.8% of the gross receipts from tickets sales (exclusive of taxes), subject to a minimum fee of $61.85 per event. Examples
When To Make Payment
When multiple events occur within a year, reporting and payment are due no later than January 31st of the following year. Where the event is a one-off and not held more than once per year, reporting and payment are due within 30 days of the event’s closing.
This licence covers the use of recorded music used by a float as part of a parade.
Licence Period
This is a per-event licence.
How the Licence Fee is Calculated
The licence fee is $4.39 for each float using recorded music in the parade, subject to a minimum fee of $32.55 per day. Example
When To Make Payment
When multiple parades occur within a year, reporting and payment are due no later than January 31st of the following year. Where the parade is a one-off and not held more than once per year, reporting and payment are due within 30 days of the event’s closing.
This licence covers the use of recorded music used in parks, streets, or other public areas.
Licence Period
This is a per-event licence.
How the Licence Fee is Calculated
The licence fee is $16.28 for each day on which recorded music is performed, to a maximum fee of $111.47 over any three-month period. Should a single event take place in multiple locations, the fee is $16.28 per location to the same three-month maximum. Examples
When To Make Payment
When multiple events occur within a year, reporting and payment are due no later than January 31st of the following year. Where the event is a one-off, reporting and payment are due within 30 days of the event’s closing.
Cette licence couvre l’utilisation de musique enregistrée lors d’événements sportifs en direct, comme du basketball, du baseball, du football, du hockey, des compétitions de patin, des courses et des rencontres d’athlétisme. Ce tarif s’applique à toutes les utilisations d’enregistrements sonores lors d’un événement, que ce soit à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur du stade, de l’aréna, ou de tout autre lieu et que les enregistrements sonores soient diffusés avant, pendant ou après la partie (y compris à l’entrée et à la sortie des spectateurs).
Période de la licence
Une licence est accordée pour chaque événement. S’il y a plus d’un événement, alors une licence annuelle doit être accordée.
Comment le droit de licence est-il calculé?
Le droit de licence est un pourcentage des recettes brutes des ventes de billets, excluant toutes taxes.
Période | Pourcentage des recettes brutes des ventes de billets |
2008 | 0,034 % |
2009 | 0,036 % |
2010 | 0,038 % |
2011 | 0,04 % |
2012 | 0,042 % |
2013 | 0,044 % |
2014 | 0,046 % |
2015 | 0,048 % |
Examples
Dans les cas où l’admission à un événement sportif est gratuite, un droit de 5 $ par événement s’applique.
Quand effectuer le paiement
Quand il y a plusieurs événements durant une même année, le rapport et le paiement doivent être transmis au plus tard le 31 janvier de l’année suivante. Quand il s’agit d’un événement unique, le rapport et le paiement doivent être transmis dans les 30 jours suivant la fin de l’événement.
Cette licence couvre l’utilisation de musique enregistrée lors de spectacles d’humour et de magie quand les vedettes principales sont les humoristes et les magiciens et que l’utilisation de musique enregistrée est accessoire. Ce tarif s’applique à toutes les utilisations accessoires d’enregistrements sonores lors d’un événement, que ce soit à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur du lieu où se déroule le spectacle et que les enregistrements sonores soient diffusés pendant les spectacles, durant les entractes ou durant l’entrée et la sortie des spectateurs.
Période de la licence
Une licence est accordée pour chaque événement et il ne doit y avoir qu’un seul événement par année. S’il y a plus d’un événement, alors une licence annuelle doit être accordée.
Comment le droit de licence est-il calculé?
Le droit payable par événement est de 14,64 $.
Exemple
Quand effectuer le paiement
Quand il y a plusieurs événements durant une même année, le rapport et le paiement doivent être transmis au plus tard le 31 janvier de l’année suivante. Dans tous les autres cas, le rapport et le paiement doivent être transmis dans les 30 jours suivant la fin de l’événement.
Cette licence couvre l’utilisation de musique enregistrée durant l’entrée et la sortie des spectateurs et durant les pauses lors de concerts. Ce tarif ne s’applique pas à l’utilisation d’enregistrements sonores dans le cadre de la représentation en direct.
Période de la licence
Une licence est accordée pour chaque événement et il ne doit y avoir qu’un seul événement par année. S’il y a plus d’un événement, alors une licence annuelle doit être accordée.
Comment le droit de licence est-il calculé?
Le droit payable par événement est de 0,1558 ¢ multiplié par le nombre de spectateurs, avec un tarif minimum de 15 $ par événement.
Exemples
Quand effectuer le paiement
Lorsque plusieurs concerts sont tenus chaque année, le rapport et le paiement doivent être transmis au plus tard le 31 janvier de l’année suivante. S’il y a un seul concert, le rapport et le paiement doivent être transmis dans les 30 jours suivants la fin de l’événement.
Cette licence couvre l’utilisation de musique lors de pièces de théâtre, de spectacles de danse et d’autres événements similaires en direct, y compris à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur, avant et après le spectacle, et durant la prestation en direct.
Si de la musique enregistrée n’est pas utilisée durant la performance, alors l’utilisation de toute autre musique sera assujettie aux autres tarifs, comme le tarif 3.B.
Période de la licence
Il s’agit d’une licence par événement.
Comment le droit de licence est-il calculé?
Le droit payable par événement est le suivant :
Quand il y a plus d’un événement par année, un droit minimum de 50 $ par établissement s’applique plutôt que les droits minimums par événement.
Exemples
Quand effectuer le paiement
Lorsque l’événement est tenu chaque année, le rapport et le paiement doivent être transmis au plus tard le 31 janvier de l’année suivante. Dans tous les autres cas, le rapport et le paiement doivent être transmis dans les 30 jours suivant la fin de l’événement.
Certified on August 1, 2020, Tariff 6.A sets the royalties to be paid for the performance in public of published sound recordings embodying musical works and artists’ performances of such works, to accompany dancing or any similar activity for the years 2013 to 2018. This tariff covers the use of recorded music to accompany dance in any indoor or outdoor venue, including nightclubs, dance clubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, halls, clubs, schools, and campuses. This tariff does not cover the use of music for dance instruction. When recorded music is used in dance classes, Tariff 6.B applies. As of July 2, 2019, businesses that use music can complete their required RE:SOUND and SOCAN licenses conveniently through Entandem. A joint venture between RE:SOUND and SOCAN, Entandem simplifies the music licensing process, allowing businesses to use music legally and ethically, ensuring music creators are compensated. To obtain a music license, please call 1.866.944.6223 and visit EntandemLicensing.com to learn more. Get a licence/Submit a reporting form
Certified on September 12, 2020, Tariff 6.B sets the royalties to be paid for the performance in public or the Communication to the Public by Telecommunication of Published Sound Recordings Embodying Musical Works and Artist’s Performances of Such Works to accompany fitness activities for the years 2018 to 2022. This tariff covers the use of recorded music in fitness and skating venues and to accompany fitness activities including fitness and dance classes. As of July 2, 2019, businesses that use music can complete their required RE:SOUND and SOCAN licenses conveniently through Entandem. A joint venture between RE:SOUND and SOCAN, Entandem simplifies the music licensing process, allowing businesses to use music legally and ethically, ensuring music creators are compensated. To obtain a music license, please call 1.866.944.6223 and visit EntandemLicensing.com to learn more. Get a licence/Submit a reporting form
Re:Sound issues licenses to all Canadian commercial radio stations that use sound recordings as part of their programming, as well as Canada’s public radio broadcaster, the CBC. Broadcasting includes many forms of delivery, from traditional AM and FM radio broadcasting to pay audio and satellite radio services. A Re:Sound licence enables broadcasters to choose from millions of sound recordings without having to obtain clearance for each track individually.
Approved by the Copyright Board on May 31, 2025, Tariff 1.A sets the royalties to be paid by commercial radio stations for the communication to the public by telecommunication of published sound recordings embodying musical works and performers’ performances of such works by over the air broadcasts for the years 2015-2025 and by simulcasts for the years 2009-2025.
Certified on November 14, 2020, Tariff 1.C sets the royalties to be paid by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), for the communication to the public by telecommunication of published sound recordings of musical works and artists’ performances of such works by over-the-air radio broadcasting and simulcasting for the years 2012 to 2019.
Certified on December 7, 2024, Tariff 4 sets the royalties to be paid by multichannel subscription satellite radio services (such as SiriusXM Canada) for the communication to the public by telecommunication, in Canada, of published sound recordings embodying musical works and artists’ performances of such works by satellite radio signal for the years 2019-2021.
Pay audio is a commercial-free music programming service distributed by direct-to-home satellite distribution companies (such as Galaxie and Max Trax) and by all major cable distributors across Canada. Certified on May 29, 2021, Tariff 2 sets the royalties to be collected by Re:Sound for the communication to the public by telecommunication of published sound recordings embodying musical works and artists’ performances of such works in respect of pay audio services for the years 2010 to 2016.
Approved on December 2, 2023, Tariff 8 sets the royalties to be paid to Re:Sound for the communication to the public by telecommunication of published sound recordings on non-interactive and semi-interactive webcasts streaming into Canada for the years 2013 to 2018. This tariff does not apply to podcasts, fully interactive services such as downloads or on-demand streaming, or simulcasts by Canadian commercial radio broadcasters, CBC, pay audio or satellite radio services.
Webdiffuseurs commerciales et la SRC (Formulaire de déclaration)
Webdiffuseurs commerciales et la SRC (Formulaire de déclaration périodes antérieures)
Webdiffuseurs non-commerciaux (Formulaire de déclaration)
Webdiffuseurs commerciaux et la SRC - Dispositions transitoires
Webdiffuseurs commerciales - Dispositions transitoires périodes antérieures
Cette licence couvre l’utilisation de musique enregistrée pour accompagner le divertissement pour adultes.
Homologué le 27 février 2021, le tarif 6.C fixe les redevances à percevoir pour la diffusion en public d’enregistrements sonores publiés contenant des œuvres musicales et des prestations d’artistes-interprètes qui accompagnent le divertissement pour adultes pour les années 2019 à 2023. Pour les années 2008 à 2012, le divertissement pour adultes était couvert par le tarif 6.A.