Canadian Federation of Musicians

Attention to travelling musicians! Potential Strike by PSAC CBSA Members

Released by Canadian Labour Congress - Congrès du travail du Canada
We have been advised by PSAC of the possibility of a labour dispute starting tomorrow at 4p.m. ET, resulting in picket lines. In the event of a strike, points of entry, which include international airports with domestic flights, will be struck.

See letter from PSAC President, Sister Sharon DeSousa.

Please join me in supporting the PSAC if this action becomes necessary.

We will share information as it becomes available.

In solidarity,

Bea Bruske
President

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Menace de grève des membres de l'AFPC à l'ASFC

Canadian Labour Congress - Congrès du travail du Canada publier la déclaration suivante :
Nous avons été informés par l’AFPC de la possibilité d’un conflit de travail à partir de demain à 16 h, HE, avec la présence de lignes de piquetage. En cas de grève, les points d’entrée, qui comprennent les aéroports internationaux avec des vols intérieurs, seront touchés.

Veuillez llire la lettre de la présidente de l’AFPC, la consœur Sharon DeSousa.

Veuillez vous joindre à moi en soutien à l’AFPC si cette mesure s’avère nécessaire.

Nous vous ferons parvenir d’autres renseignements dès qu’ils seront disponibles.

Veuillez accepter l’expression de ma solidarité.

La présidente,

Bea Bruske

The Coalition Diversité Expressions Culturelles-Diversity Cultural Expressions (CDCE), which represents more than 350,000 creators and nearly 3,000 cultural enterprises in Canada, applauds the publication of a first decision by the CRTC - Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to implement the Online Streaming Act, which was enacted in April 2023. With this major step in the regulation of online platforms, the CRTC requires online streaming companies to contribute 5% of their revenues to the funding of Canadian and Indigenous music and audiovisual content, and independent local news. In the short term, this decision will inject more than $200 million a year into our ecosystem: a long-awaited breath of fresh air.

To read full article: https://cdec-cdce.org/en/publications/online-platforms-funding-canadian-content-crtc/

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La Coalition Diversité Expressions Culturelles-Diversity Cultural Expressions (CDEC), qui représente plus 350 000 créateurs, créatrices et près de 3000 entreprises culturelles au Canada, applaudit la publication d’une première décision par le CRTC - Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission pour mettre en œuvre la Loi sur la diffusion continue en ligne, qui a été promulguée en avril 2023. Par cette étape majeure dans la réglementation des plateformes en ligne, le CRTC oblige les entreprises de diffusion continue en ligne à contribuer à raison de 5% de leurs revenus au financement de contenus musicaux et audiovisuels canadiens et autochtones et aux nouvelles locales indépendantes. Cette décision injectera, à court terme, plus de 200 millions de dollars supplémentaires par année dans notre écosystème : une bouffée d’air frais attendue de longue date.

Pour en savour plus, visitez : https://cdec-cdce.org/fr/publications/plateformes-financement-contenus-canadiens-crtc/

Les plateformes en ligne tenues de contribuer au financement de contenus culturels d’ici : la CDEC applaudit cette première étape majeure La CDEC applaudit la publication d’une première décision par le CRTC pour mettre en œuvre la Loi sur la diffusion continue en ligne, qui a été promulguée en avril 2023

Please join us in welcoming Allistair Elliot to the position of AFM Vice President from Canada.
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Veuillez nous joindre pour accueillir Allistair Elliott au poste de vice-président to l'AFM pour le Canada.

is hosting an information session following the announcement of the proposal, that will present to its members, to wind down their society and transfer all active MROC mandates as of December 31, 2024, to Artisti. This information session is open to all performers and will allow Artisti to explain the situation, the role it intends to have in relation to this transfer and answer your questions.

If you would like to participate in this session, please send an email to [email protected] including your name, surname, and email address.

For more information, consult Artisti’s article (Link in bio: https://www.artisti.ca/...artisti-ready-to-step-up-for.../) and the FAQ on the MROC website (Link in bio: https://musiciansrights.ca/en/wind-down-faq/)

You can also reach Artisti at [email protected] or call 514-288-7150, ext. 1222.
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organise une séance d'information à la suite de l'annonce de la proposition que présentera à ses membres, de liquider leur société et de transférer tous ses mandats actifs au 31 décembre 2024 à Artisti. Cette séance d’information est ouverte à tous les artistes-interprètes et permettra à Artisti de vous expliquer la situation et le rôle qu’Artisti compte jouer dans le cadre de ce transfert ainsi que de répondre à vos questions.

Si vous souhaitez participer à cette séance, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] en indiquant vos nom, prénom et adresse courriel.

Pour plus d'informations, consultez l’article d’Artisti (Lien en bio : https://www.artisti.ca/artisti-prete-a-prendre-le-relais.../) et la FAQ sur le site Internet de MROC (Lien en bio : https://musiciansrights.ca/en/wind-down-faq/) (en anglais seulement).

Vous pouvez également joindre Artisti à [email protected] ou au 514-288-7150, poste 1222.

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American Federation of Musicians
of the United States and Canada
AFL-CIO/CLC Affiliated

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2024

Contact: Antoinette Follett, AFM Communications Director

e: [email protected] / c: 315-383-1028

Announcing the loss of American Federation of Musicians  
Vice President from Canada Alan Willaert

(New York, NY)  It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our colleague and friend Alan Willaert, American Federation of Musicians Vice President from Canada and Director of Canadian Affairs, on April 18, 2024.  

Alan was a passionate and tenacious advocate for Canadian musicians—whether at contract negotiations or speaking about the impact of legislation before parliament.  

His music career began at 15, and he was a touring musician through to the late 90s. Becoming interested in AFM internal functions, Willaert was elected to the board of Local 467 (Brantford, ON) in the 1980s. In 1990, he was asked to interview and was subsequently hired for the position of international representative by former Vice President from Canada, the late J. Alan Wood. Then, in 2007, he was appointed to the position of electronic media and intellectual property supervisor, and in 2011 was appointed executive director for Canada. Willaert held the position of executive director for Canada until being appointed by the AFM International Executive Board as vice president from Canada in March 2012.

“I first met Alan when I was a newly elected officer. At that time, he was the international representative for the Canadian locals,” says AFM International President Tino Gagliardi. “Because of his experience and knowledge of neighboring rights or any issue that affects musicians on either side of the border, not to mention his negotiating chops, we became fast friends. When he took the reins as Canadian VP, I was confident that the AFM was on the right track. And we were. We all learned from Alan; I know I did. I was so looking forward to our continued alliance and collaboration. Alan, I regret not being able to say ‘Love ya, brother” one last time. You will always be in my heart and mind."

AFM is proud to announce the ratification of the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture and Basic Television Motion Picture Agreements contract. https://bit.ly/3U0brtH

A fabulous evening in celebration of social democracy: the legendary Ed Broadbent, Universal Pharmacare & Dental Plan for all + an abundance of accomplishments for the working people of Canada!