The Canadian Music Industry
2006 Economic Profile

Table of Contents

• Overview
• I – The Music Market
  • Music Sales
  • Digital Downloads
  • Market Share of Canadian Artists
  • New Recordings Released by Canadian Artists
  • Breakdown of Releases by Genre
  • Gold and Platinum Records and Other CRIA Certifications Statistics
  • Canadian Music on the International Scene
• II – Consumers and Industry
  • Consumers
  • Listening habits
  • Purchasing habits
  • Enthusiasm for Canadian artists
  • Industry
• III – Music Copyright Royalties in Canada
  • Music Writing and Publishing in Canada
  • Performing Rights
  • Private Copying Rights
  • Mechanical Rights
• IV – Notes

Note to reader: This document reflects data from the calendar year 2005.

Department of Canadian Heritage
Music Policy and Programs
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© Minister of Public Works and Government Services, 2006
Catalogue No. CH41-11/2006E-PDF
ISBN 978-0-662-46730-4

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