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• AFM President Thomas F. Lee Reacts to Recent Death of Former AMPTP President Nick Counter

• AFM and AMPTP Reach Agreement

• “UNITED BREAKS GUITARS” SPOTLIGHTS ISSUE OF IMPORTANCE TO ALL MUSICIANS.

• AFM Joins 18 National and Global Organizations to Form Coalition to Highlight Professional Integrity

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• FMC offers scholarships for Policy Day 2009

• The Skinny on Music Downloading

• ACTRA, AFM CANADA URGE MP'S TO SUPPORT PRIVATE COPYING BILL

• Proposed Copyright Law Fails Canadian Artists

• AFM CANADA EARNS HISTORIC CERTIFICATION FROM ONTARIO LABOUR RELATIONS BOARD

• Ray Hair Elected as AFM International President

• GORDON LIGHTFOOT Announces Ontario Tour

• Performing in The US or Canada 101

• AFM CANADA ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE

• Organization Launched to Assist Artists in Their Senior Years

• The Creators' Copyright Coalition

• CPCC applauds the Liberals support of the private copying regime

• MINISTERS DELIVER LUMP OF COAL TO CANADIAN MUSIC ARTISTS

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• CFM/ACTRA-RACS Canada House Showcase @ SXSW

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• CFM Salutes Juno Award Winners!

• BOYCOTT OF OSB RECRUITMENT AUDITIONS IN LONDON AND NEW YORK

• Invitation to network with the best in the Country Music Industry!

• Settlement Approved in Unpaid Mechanical and Video Royalties Class Action

• Unpaid Mechanical & Video Royalties Class Action Update

• CFM AND CANADIAN AD INDUSTRY REACH A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

• SIGN PETITION IN SOLIDARITY WITH IRANIAN ACTRESS MARZIEH AFAMEHR

• Louisville Orchestra attempts to hire replacements

• CFM and ACTRA Form Strategic Alliance

• CFM is excited to announce the launch of the Arts & Entertainment Plan™

• CFM would like to invite you to the Tom Jackson Seminar in Toronto!

• Canadian Federation of Musicians And Canadian Ad Industry Announce Successful Ratification of Commercial Announcements Musicians’ Recording Agreement Renewal

• 'Follow The Dollar$', Music Industry Information Session in Sydney, NS (Dec. 12)

• P2 administration fee increase

• CFM Appoints Alan Willaert Executive Director

• Unpaid Mechanical and Video Royalties Class Action claims process begins on February 3rd, 2012

• The AFM applauds the passage of the FAA Bill that sets a consistent national policy allowing musical instruments on airplanes

• Bill Skolnik, AFM Vice President from Canada & CFM Chief Executive Officer To Step Down on March 9, 2012

• AFM Appoints Alan Willaert as new AFM Vice President from Canada

• CFM announces Canadian Music Week activities

• CFM TO SPONSOR 2012 ECMA MUSICIAN’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

• Canadian Federation of Musicians Appoints Liana White Executive Director

• CFM comments on the impact of CBC Budgetary Cuts for Music Services

• Let your voice be heard! Please take this important survey now

• Canadian cultural sector calls on the Senate to repair Bill C-11

• Webcasting 2012 OCSM / Cdn Unity Conference

• SUPPORT TO STOP BILL C-377

• Bill C-427: Reflecting the realities of Canadian artists

• AFM Reaches Agreement with Television

• The Sound Recording Special Payments Fund Announces a Special Distribution based on a $7,785,000 Settlement with Major Record Companies

• CFM Press Release Concerning Changes to LMO Procedures

• OPERA HAMILTON PLAYS GRINCH TO LOCAL MUSICIANS

• CFM Supports IATSE Local 63 Protest Against MTS Centre

• Notice to AFM Members Performing at ECMAs

• Canadian Federation of Musicians Urges Parliamentarians to Defend Musicians' Livelihoods

• THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO OFFER ENGAGED AND LASTING SUPPORT OF THE CBC

• The American Federation of Musicians Supports Keeping Film Scoring Jobs in North America with the Listen Up! Campaign

• The American Federation of Musicians Reacts to Results from a Consultation Held Amongst Members of La Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec

• COPYRIGHT BABY STEPS NOT ENOUGH

• Foreign Musicians are Affected by Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

• "All You Need to Know About Performing in the U.S.A" - Immigation Seminar to be Held in Regina and Saskatoon

• AFM President Blasts NFL Super Bowl Halftime Kickback Scheme

• Budapest Declaration - Canadian Federation of Musicians Joins International Movement Endorsing Performers' Collaborative Push for Proportionate Share of Online Music Revenues

• CFM Appoints Bernard LeBlanc Director of Symphonic Services

• Flying With Your Instrument – Travel Tips and the CFM’s Efforts to Make Things Easier

• CFM Members Dominate at East Coast Music Awards

• CLC Press Release: CLC joins national beer can boycott against Crown Holdings

• Bernard LeBlanc Appointed to Musicians' Pension Fund Board of Trustees

• AFM Sues Warner, Paramount, & MGM for Job Offshoring - Interstellar & Other Films Scored Overseas, Violating Contract

• Local 145 Update

• Audition Opportunities, Music Branch, Canadian Armed Forces

• CFM Responds to Air Canada's Enhancements to Policy on Musical Instruments

• Musicians Union Applauds Introduction of the ARTS Act

• Canadian Federation of Musicians Commends Government's Commitment to Canada's Creative Industries

• New Bill Brings Hope to Canadian Musicians for Improved Access to U.S. Market

• National Film Board and Canadian Federation of Musicians Reach an Agreement for Musicians

• Canadian Federation of Musicians as Participant in a Report Released by CIMA on Accessing US Market

• Proposed USCIS Fee Increase

• CFM urges all musicians to show strong united front to Government of Canada and Heritage Canada and send UNIFIED MESSAGE…

• AFM Vice President from Canada, Alan Willaert joins International Federation of Musicians

• Alan Willaert Re-elected AFM Vice President from Canada

• Canada Eases Entry Rules for Visitors with Minor Convictions

• Creators Tell the Commission Enough is Enough

• CANADIAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS TO LOBBY FOR RE-OPENING OF ALL CBC REGIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENTS

• Calling on Democratic Reform

• CFM responds to U.S. Citizenship

• ECMA and CFM announce New Collaborative Partnership

• International Orchestra Conference

• Notice to Members: Unpaid Mechanical and Video Royalties Canadian Class Action Settlement –Group III Claims Period begins on April 3, 2017

• CFM Initiates Action Against Western Canadian Music Alliance - Musicians in Labour Dispute with WCMA

• Musicians BROKE, OUT WEST

• Canadian Live Performing Arts Representatives Anti-harassment Roundtable

• CFM CONTINUES TO LOBBY TO INCLUDE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN BILL C-49 PASSENGER RIGHTS

• Canadian Music Community Anti-Harassment Summit

• CFM Presents List of Copyright Reform Recommendations

• Canadian Transportation Agency for the Public Consultations on Passenger Protections

• CFM signs the Canadian Creative Industries Code of Conduct

• Canadian Federation of Musicians Announce Major Breakthrough Affecting Travelling Musicians

• Canadian Federation of Musicians becomes signatory to Pharmacare Now Statement

• Canadian Federation of Musicians Calls for Government Support of Musicians During COVID-19 Crisis

• SAVE LIVE ARTS

• CFM National Office Reduced Hours

• COVID-19 RESOURCES

• Trudeau Announces Update to CERB Eligibility

• CLC Hosting CERB Webinar April 22

• ARTIST US VISA EXTENSION REQUEST

• SOCAN Announces ENCORE! Program

• The Show Must Be Paused

• Campaign to Extend the CERB

• A Letter from Ray Hair on Black Lives Matter

• AFM Launches the MPTF Music Family Scholarship

• 75,000 Canadian artists unite for a basic income

• USCIS P and O Visa Fee Increases

• Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations

• Government Announces Next Phase of Covid Relief

• Canadian Unions Advocate for a Disaster-Proof Plan

• P2 Visa Fee Increase on Pause

• USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fee

• CFM Signs Letter to Government Addressing CERB Repayment

• ARTIST AND CULTURAL WORKER ASSOCIATIONS, UNIONS AND GUILDS MEET WITH GOVERNMENT TO DISCUSS CERB ELIGIBILITY ISSUES

• Sign the petition to change CERB eligibility

• SUCCESS: Canadian Government CERB Repayment Requests

• Hamilton Approves Guaranteed Fair Wage for City Event Performances

• Your Top 5 Artist Tax Questions Answered by the CRA

• Canadian Federation of Musicians Call for Improvements to Canada Recovery Benefits Budget Amendments

• "C-10 and social media" A Message From the CDCE

• CDCE Press Release "Bill C-10: Conservatives Sacrifice Culture on the Altar of Partisanship"

• An Open Letter To The Honourable Rachael Harder, MP

• Professional Musicians Union Demands Apology from Lethbridge MP for Defamatory Comments Against Canadian Musicians

• CDCE Press Release "Federal Election: a Debate on Culture will be held on September 13"

• CDCE Press Release: Analysis of political parties' platforms and commitments - 2021 federal elections

• Canada’s unions call on new federal government to prioritize reconciliation on of first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

• Coalition of Canadian Entertainment Unions Congratulate Heritage Minister Rodriguez

• Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Recording Industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund, Hailing “Unmatched” Commitment to Support Canadian and U.S. Musicians

• Music Performance Trust Fund Student Scholarships

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

• Artisti ready to step-up for MROC performers as their society considers winding-down

• AFM Appoints New Vice President from Canada

• Online platforms required to contribute to the financing of local cultural content: CDCE applauds this first major step

• Potential Strike by PSAC CBSA Members

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