Canada Creative Credit: What It Could Mean for Music Creators and Managers

The federal government’s Budget 2026 includes a new measure for Canada’s creative workforce: the Canada Creative Credit. The government intends to consult with Canadians and the cultural sector on a new form of tax relief to support artists as they foster creativity, artistic production and cultural entrepreneurship. The credit is expected to be a non-refundable personal income tax credit that, combined with the Basic Personal Amount, would provide tax recognition on up to $45,000 of annual qualifying net business income from original and creative artistic works. Details are expected in the Spring Economic Update 2027.

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Winnipeg MGMT Meetup Recap

Our first Ambassadors Program meetup in Winnipeg led by our interim Executive Director Elise Roller brought together music managers of diverse experience levels. The group had a discussion about shared experiences, day-to-day challenges, and strategies that have supported them in their careers and the careers of their artists.

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Transition Announcement + Thank You To Our Outgoing Executive Director

After over 7 years as Executive Director, Amie Therrien will be leaving Music Managers Forum (MMF) Canada at the end of October 2026. Amie has had a profound impact on the organization and the industry and her contributions will be greatly missed. The Board of Directors has brought on Elise Roller (CEO, Misfit Music Inc. and former MMF Canada Board member) as the interim Executive Director and has initiated a comprehensive transition plan. The Board and its newly elected executive will work closely together as MMF Canada moves into its next chapter. 

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Winnipeg Music Management Meetup

Misfit Music Inc. and MMF Canada are bringing Music Manager Meetups to Winnipeg. These casual, in-person peer-to-peer roundtables are a space for Manitoba music managers and music community leaders to connect, share experiences, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from one another.

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The Value of the Manager Polaris x MMF Canada Panel Discussion

Register for the Polaris x MMF Canada Panel Discussion - The Value of the Manager on
September 8, 2026 in Toronto, ON during Polaris Festival. Music manager burnout becomes an entry point into a larger discussion about what it takes to support Canadian music as art. Managers are often positioned as the people behind the artist, coordinating opportunities, shaping strategy, managing relationships, solving problems, supporting releases, navigating funding, protecting boundaries, and helping artists build sustainable careers.

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Global Music Export (GEM) Program 2026

CMI and MMF Canada are thrilled to announce the return of the Global Music Export (GEM) Program for artists managers.

Built in partnership with the Music Managers Forum (MMF) Canada, this mentorship and networking program supports Canadian artist managers representing export-ready artists currently, or soon to be, doing business internationally.

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