Makers of sound recordings have the exclusive right to reproduce and authorize the reproduction of their sound recordings. AVLA/SOPROQ issues licenses to all Canadian commercial radio stations that reproduce sound recordings in connection with a station's over-the-air broadcasting operations. An AVLA/SOPROQ licence enables radio broadcasters to choose from millions of sound recordings without having to obtain clearances for each track individually.

On July 10, 2010, the Copyright Board certified the statement of royalties to be collected by AVLA/SOPROQ for the reproduction of sound recordings by Canadian commercial radio stations for the years 2008 to 2011. A copy of the certified tariff can be found here and the decision here.