The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Music and the Arts (CAAMA) is a national not-for-profit, Toronto-based, Canadian artist music companies-driven trade organization representing the interests of emerging performing artists, musicians, artist entrepreneurs and small artist owner-operated music businesses in Canada.

Dedicated to the domestic and international development of Canada’s sound recording industry, it supports all segments of the Canadian-owned independent music industry. Its program is designed to support music initiatives that engage youth who have been under-served by the industry and provide young emerging artists and industry newcomers with the information and tools they need to start a career and achieve their goals in the music business.