Information Bulletin #11-08

Current business

The public hearing for Case No. 1330-08-001 CARFAC, RAAV and the National Gallery of Canada, is scheduled to continue on October 26, 2011 in Ottawa.

The complaint of the Union des Artistes (UDA), File No 1330-11-001, against the Société Radio-Canada (SRC), alleging that the SRC failed to comply with subparagraph 50(a)(iv) of the Status of the Artist Act, remains before the Tribunal.

Mediation assistance under the Act

Parties bargaining under the Status of the Artist Act who have been unable to reach agreement may request mediation assistance from the federal Minister of Labour. Requests for mediation are made under section 45 of the Act, and should be directed to the Minister of Labour. More information is available in the mediation section of the Tribunal’s website.

To obtain more information on mediation or to request assistance, please contact the Tribunal directly by calling 1-800-263-2787 or sending an email to info@capprt-tcrpap.gc.ca

Ditgital Over-The-Air TV

This month will see the end of an era in Canadian broadcasting history and the beginning of a new one, as the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has set August 31, 2011 as the official date for Canada’s transition to over-the-air digital television. This change will take place in all major markets, including national, provincial and territorial capital cities and areas with a population over 300, 000. It will also take place on certain channels in other areas, such as those where there is more than one local television station broadcasting over-the-air signals.

To ease the change, the government of Canada has created an information website for the public entitled Canada’s Transition to Digital Television (DTV). The site includes advice for consumers, along with an interactive map showing affected locations and stations.

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