Scale Agreement

What is a scale agreement?

"Scale agreement" is defined in section 5 of the Act and refers to a written agreement between a producer and an artists' association which sets out the minimum terms and conditions for the provision of artists' services and other related matters.

Scale agreements filed with the Minister of Labour

Under subsection 33(2) of the Act, parties to a scale agreement are required to file a copy with the Minister of Labour without delay.

The Workplace Information Directorate of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) is responsible for collecting scale agreements filed with the Minister of Labour and can provide, free of charge, updated information on:

• scale agreements,
• negotiated wage data, benefits and working conditions,
• labour organizations,
• union membership,
• innovative workplace practices and more.

To obtain a copy of a scale agreement...

The section "Notices to bargain and scale agreements under the Act" provides links to scale agreements on our website and on the Negotech database, which is administered by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). You can also request hard copies of scale agreements from the Tribunal or from: