CRIA

CRIA is the Canadian Recording Industry Association founded April 9, 1963 to represent companies that record, manufacture, produce, promote and distribute music in Canada. Originally formed with 10 members as Canadian Record Manufacturer's Association, changed name to Canadian Recording Industry Association in 1972 and opened membership to other record industry companies. In 2011, it changed its name to Music Canada. Responsible for ISRC registrant codes within Canada and works with the IFPI and RIAA to try to prevent copyright infringement.