At a maximum, the publisher can only get 50% of what is collected. The songwriter will get 50%. In many cases, especially in English Canada, the contracts are such that the songwriter is getting that 50% plus some of the publishing money.
Executive Director, Canadian Music Publishers Association
At a maximum, the publisher can only get 50% of what is collected. The songwriter will get 50%. In many cases, especially in English Canada, the contracts are such that the songwriter is getting that 50% plus some of the publishing money.
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