News 2007

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• Public Notice 2007-1

  American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada
  Request for review of certification order
  Tribunal File No.1350-07-001

• Appointments to the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal

  Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, announces the appointment of a new Chairperson of the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal

  Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, announces the appointment of a new Vice-Chairperson of the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal

• Former Tribunal Chair receives the Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts

  In March, 2007, former Tribunal Chairperson and Member of the Order of Canada David P. Silcox became the recipient of the Governor General's Award in the Visual and Media Arts. Mr. Silcox, who chaired the Tribunal from March, 1998, to February, 2006, was honoured for his many years of "indefatigable and passionate"advocacy for the arts.
  
  The Web site of the Canada Council for the Arts features an essay about Mr. Silcox, written for the occasion of the award by John O'Brian.

• New on the Tribunal website!

  We invite you to have a look at our new section entitled "Who can benefit from the Act?"!

  Artists, artists' associations and producers: this is where you'll find all the information you need to do business with us and much more, including:

  • information on what the Tribunal can do for you;
  • an overview of your rights and obligations under the Status of the Artist Act; and
  • documents, procedures and reference tools.

  You can also consult our new FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) page for answers to those questions you've been meaning to ask!

  Don't hesitate to contact us and offer suggestions!

• Chairperson's appearance before the Saskatchewan Legislature's Human Services Committee

  On February 26, Acting Chairperson John Moreau appeared before the Saskatchewan Legislature's Human Services Committee to discuss Saskatchewan's proposed status of the artist legislation. Mr. Moreau, accompanied by Acting Executive Director and General Counsel Diane Chartrand, made an oral presentation to the Committee and took questions from them, and submitted a written brief.

  Mr. Moreau's speaking notes and brief are now available online. You can consult them by selecting one of the following links:

  • Mr. Moreau's speaking notes
  • Brief
  
  
• 2007-08 Report on Plans and Priorities
  
  
• Information Bulletin No. 33, January 2007 
  
  
• Changes to the Tribunal's web site!
  
  In the coming months, we will be revising our website, making it more user-friendly and responsive to the needs of artists and artists' associations, producers subject to the Status of the Artist Act, and the general public.
  
  Watch for:
  
  
  • new sections featuring personalized content
  • a navigational format that emphasizes what the Tribunal can do for you
  • a clearer and more precise presentation of the Tribunal's services
  • easy access to documents, procedures and reference tools
  • smoother and easier navigation through the site.
  
  
  We will continue modifying and improving our site with regular updates and additions. Don't hesitate to contact us and offer suggestions!