What is a performing right?

About SOCAN/What is SOCAN?

How does SOCAN work? (PDF)

Why do I need a SOCAN licence?

How does a licence work?

Where does my licence fee go? Who gets it?

How does music add value to a business? (PDF)

Licence Finder

SOCAN's 2009 Financial Report (PDF)


For those music users who have registered as SOCAN licensees:

Pay a Licence Fee/Payment Options

View My Account


If you have a question that isn't answered above please:

• try our Music User FAQs page;
• e-mail us; or
• call us toll-free at 1-866-944-6223 (if you're already registered as a SOCAN licensee)                or 1-866-944-6210 (if you're not)