AVLA

Audio-Video Licensing Agency Inc.

AVLA administers licensing in Canada for the reproduction of sound recordings and reproduction and broadcast of music videos on behalf of copyright owners (usually, record companies). AVLA's licences ensure that owners receive compensation for use of their sound recordings and music videos.

In Canada, all the major record companies, many independent labels, artists and producers are AVLA members. Our members own or control the copyright in 95% of all sound recordings and music videos produced and/or distributed in Canada.

Any group or person making copies of sound recordings or music videos or exhibiting or broadcasting music videos requires authorization from the copyright holder or from their appointed agent, AVLA. Without this permission, the group or person is subject to legal prosecution for copyright infringement.

AVLA also pays out neighbouring rights and private copying remuneration for eligible sound recordings.

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