Resources

CMCA forms are provided in both PDF and Excel formats.

Publications that have successfully completed an initial audit may publicize their status as a full CMCA member by downloading the CMCA logo to use on promotional materials in print and online.

If you encounter any technical difficulties, please contact the CMCA office.

NOTE: Due to the current health crisis, the CMCA office building is closed and staff are working remotely. Do not submit reports by courier, as they will be undeliverable.
Submit your report electronically via a cloud-based solution such as Google Drive or Dropbox, and email the link for the folder location to audit@newsmediacanada.ca.

Program Updates

Canadian Media Circulation Audit Downloads:

CMCA Enrolment Application

Program Enrolment Application - All Publication Types

Last updated: Nov 10, 2017

Forms - Community Newspapers

Last updated: Sep 20, 2017

The Auto-Calculating Form X calculates totals and averages for you, as well as provides warnings when values do not make sense, or do not comply with CMCA policy.

Last updated: Jan 9, 2024

Publisher's Six-Month Circulation Report

Last updated: Jan 9, 2024

Press Run Certificate

Last updated: Nov 10, 2017

Press Run Certificate

Last updated: Nov 10, 2017

Single Issue Circulation Report

Last updated: Nov 10, 2017

Single Issue Circulation Report

Last updated: Nov 10, 2017

Distribution Breakdown

Last updated: Jan 9, 2024

Distribution Breakdown

Last updated: Jan 9, 2024

Publisher's Delivery to Carriers, Dealers, Distributors, Street Boxes and Apartments

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Publisher's Delivery to Carriers, Dealers, Distributors, Street Boxes and Apartments

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Single Issue - Extraordinary Distribution Report

Last updated: Jan 9, 2024

Single Issue - Extraordinary Distribution Report

Last updated: Jan 9, 2024

Forms - Daily Newspapers

Publisher's Six-Month Circulation Report

Last updated: Nov 10, 2017

The Auto-Calculating Form X calculates totals and averages for you, as well as provides warnings when values do not make sense, or do not comply with CMCA policy.

Last updated: Jul 18, 2016

Distribution Breakdown

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Press Run Certificate

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Single Issue Circulation Report

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Single Issue - Extraordinary Distribution Report

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Forms - Business and Consumer Publications

Publisher's Six-Month Circulation Report - The Auto-Calculating Form X calculates totals and averages for you, as well as provides warnings when values do not make sense, or do not comply with CMCA policy.

Last updated: Dec 4, 2020

Press Run Certificate

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Single Issue Circulation Report

Last updated: Feb 3, 2015

Single Issue Circulation Report

Last updated: Feb 3, 2015

A supplement to Form X, Part 4. This form is optional.

Last updated: Sep 13, 2013

Age Breakdown of Request and Selected Circulation

Last updated: Oct 27, 2017

Forms - Optional

Physical count of subscribers for mail delivery from print out of mail list

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Physical count of subscribers for mail delivery from print out of mail list

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Paid Carrier, Dealer Street Box Report

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Paid Carrier, Dealer Street Box Report

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Carrier/Dealer Ledger

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Carrier/Dealer Ledger

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Dealer Invoice

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Dealer Invoice

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Cash Subscription Record

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Cash Subscription Record

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Mail Paid Subscriber's Receipt

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Mail Paid Subscriber's Receipt

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Mail Paid Subscriber's Record

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Mail Paid Subscriber's Record

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Paid Counter Sales Record

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Paid Counter Sales Record

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Paid Carrier's Invoice, Statement and Instructions

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Paid Carrier's Invoice, Statement and Instructions

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Carrier's Paid Subscriber List

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Carrier's Paid Subscriber List

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Personal Telecommunication Request

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Personal Telecommunication Request

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Auditor Resources

Specific procedures to be performed on the Publisher's Circulation Report (Form X)

Last updated: Nov 8, 2018

Sample chartered professional accountant's letter

Last updated: Nov 14, 2023

Rate Cards

Annual Program Fees for Community Newspapers and Daily Newspapers

Last updated: Feb 14, 2018

Annual Program Fees for Business and Consumer Publications

Last updated: Jan 5, 2018

Auditor Fee Rates for Community Newspapers

Last updated: Jan 1, 2024

Auditor Fee Rates for Daily Newspapers

Last updated: Jan 1, 2024

Auditor Fee Rates for Business Publications and Consumer Magazines

Last updated: Jan 1, 2024

Checklists and Other Resources

Report preparation checklist outlining the forms and supporting documents required

Last updated: Feb 9, 2023

Report preparation checklist outlining the forms and supporting documents required

Last updated: Feb 9, 2023

Report preparation checklist outlining the forms and supporting documents required

Last updated: Feb 9, 2023

Report preparation checklist outlining the forms and supporting documents required

Last updated: Feb 9, 2023

CMCA Logo - Black and White

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

CMCA Logo - Colour

Last updated: Jun 28, 2012

Policy Updates