The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) is the national trade association representing the English-language, Canadian-owned sector of the music industry. CIMA's membership consists of Canadian-owned companies and representatives involved in every aspect of the sound recording and music-related industries, including record producers, record labels, music publishers, managers, agents, creative content owners, artists, songwriters, licensors, distributors, music video producers and directors, and others professionally involved in the sound recording and music video industries. CIMA's mandate is to develop and advocate policies and services that serve to support a strong and economically stable independent music sector, ensuring the long-term development of the sector and raising the profile of Canadian independent music both in Canada and internationally.