Standards

CRIA develops and promotes high ethical standards in the creation, manufacture and marketing of sound recordings.

Communications

CRIA works with the media and public to develop and improve understanding of the various facets of the Canadian recording industry. CRIA maintains ongoing relationships with other industry organizations representing music publishers, musicians, artists, wholesalers, retailers and broadcasters.

Representation

CRIA studies and organizes lawful courses of action on problems common to the industry.

Government And Legislation

CRIA makes representation to governmental and other authorities on questions of common interest and concern to the industry. CRIA drafts and works for the enactment of legislation beneficial to the industry at all levels of government.

Statistics

CRIA obtains, collects and disseminates technical, statistical and other information considered to be of general interest, use and assistance to members of the industry.

Canadian Artists And Music

CRIA encourages the exposure and development of Canadian artists and music, both in this country and abroad.

Community Relations

CRIA participates in charity events and educational projects, on behalf of the industry.

Industry Marketing Programs

CRIA certifies Gold and Platinum Awards for best selling recordings. On an industry-wide basis, CRIA evolves strategies and programs for the generic marketing of records.

International Relations

CRIA represents the Canadian recording industry's international interests as a member of the governing council of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). CRIA representatives attend regular meetings on a widely diverse range of industry issues.

Anti-Piracy

Co-existent with its quest for broad copyright protection for sound recordings, CRIA is actively engaged in a vigorous program aimed at curtailing piracy (unauthorized duplication) and counterfeiting. A substantial portion of CRIA's budget is ear-marked for anti-piracy, and important strides are being made in identifying and containing this illicit practice. The scope of CRIA's anti-piracy efforts is wide-ranging:

1. Maintaining a Division to enforce the various rights in copyright of its members and to investigate and initiate legal action in response to piracy.
2. Lobbying for federal legislation providing for effective anti-piracy protection.
3. Participating in anti-piracy programs across Canada and internationally.
4. Conducting an anti-piracy awareness program for replication companies in Canada and administering the Source Identification Code (SID) for Canadian CD manufacturers.
5. The education of various federal, provincial and local enforcement agencies in the identification of unauthorized sound recordings.
6. In association with its international affiliates, CRIA's Anti-Piracy Division monitors internet sites in Canada for unauthorized use of sound recordings.