Indie Labels Walk Away from CRIA

Six leading Canadian independent record companies have left the Canadian Recording Industry Association, citing differences over CRIA's direction. In a letter to CRIA President Graham Henderson, the group states that "It has become increasingly clear over the past few months that CRIA's position on several important music industry issues are not aligned with our best interests as independent recording companies." The indies involved are Nettwerk Records, Aquarius Records, the Children's Group, Linus Entertainment, Anthem Records and True North Records. In a CP article on the split, Ric Arboit, president of Nettwerk Records, states that "[CRIA is] looking out for their best interest, and their best interest is multinationals that are not Canadian." - Indies' Letter to CRIA - Canadian Press article