Information Bulletin #12-02

Certification orders up for renewal in 2012

Artists’ Association	Date
Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM)	January 16, 2012

Current business

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.

The public hearing will be held May 31st through June 1st in Montreal at a location to be determined.

Review of certification orders

When the Tribunal certifies an artists’ association, it issues to the association a legal document called a certification order. This legal document is very important because it clearly identifies the artists’ association that has received the certification order and gives it exclusive authority to bargain on behalf of artists in a determined sector.

We strongly suggest that any certified artists’ association that intends to change - or has already made a change to - its name contact the Tribunal Secretariat and apply for an order updating its certification order to reflect the changes.

Under subsection 45(4) of the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal Procedural Regulations (SOR/2003-343)

An application to review a certification order may be made by an artists’ association at any time in order to update the artists’ association’s certification order for purposes including changes in

a. the name of the certified association; and
b. the terminology used to describe the sector.

An application for review form is available on the Tribunal web site in HTML format or PDF version in the Forms to file applications or complaints section.

Black History Month

February is Black History Month in Canada, providing Canadians a chance to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of black Canadians to our culture and history. Central to these celebrations are the works of black Canadian artists and producers, whose work is featured in related events held across the country, including film and television screenings, book readings, plays, concerts and art exhibitions.

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