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title: Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS)
description: Canadian music academy that presents the annual JUNO Awards and offers membership to music professionals.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/canadian-academy-of-recording-arts-and-sciences
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-26"
updatedAt: "2026-10-23"
organizationType: Professional association
location: Toronto, ON, Canada
website: https://carasonline.ca
yearFounded: 1975
---

# Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS)

*Professional association • Toronto, ON, Canada*

## About

Canadian music academy that presents the annual JUNO Awards and offers membership to music professionals.

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is the organization behind The JUNO Awards, Canada's national music awards. It presents the annual JUNO Awards broadcast, which recognizes achievement across dozens of categories including pop, rock, classical, jazz, Indigenous, francophone and global music.

CARAS also runs an Academy membership program for Canadian music professionals. Academy Delegates receive access, discounts and voting opportunities. The organization accepts yearly award submissions and publishes articles that promote Canadian music and its artists.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1975
- **Address:** 219 Dufferin Street, Suite 203C, Toronto, ON M6K 3J1
- **Website:** https://carasonline.ca
- **Social Media:** youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NqLBYIWG_Y

## Programs

View current programs from Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/canadian-academy-of-recording-arts-and-sciences