Can you tell me a little more about the London Musicians' Association?

The London Musicians' Association (LMA) was chartered as Local 279 of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) on February 10, 1903. The LMA currently represents nearly 500 of the finest professional musicians in southwestern Ontario. LMA member musicians perform virtually all styles of music and work in all related areas including symphonic, theatre, touring, electronic media, and freelance.

Visit the LMA's website for more info.

The LMA is an active member of the London and District Labour Council.

 

What is CAPPRT and what is its mandate?

CAPPRT - The Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal is a Canadian federal agency whose role it is to contribute to Canada's cultural community by encouraging constructive professional relations between artists, as independent entrepreneurs, and producers in the federal jurisdiction.

For detailed information; visit their website at: http://capprt-tcrpap.gc.ca/

 

What is the Status of the Artist Act?

It is a Canadian federal government Act respecting the status of the artist and professional relations between artists and producers in Canada. In the Act, the Government of Canada recognizes many things including "the importance to artists that they be compensated for the use of their works, including the public lending of them". Futher; it extends many rights including "the right of artists and producers to freedom of association and expression" and "the right of associations representing artists to be recognized in law and to promote the professional and socio-economic interests of their members".

The Act guarantees the right of artists to join associations that can represent their professional interests and the right to bargain collectively with producers for the purpose of reaching agreement on the minimum terms and conditions under which an artist will provide services to those producers.

The complete Status of the Artist Act is available for on-line viewing and downloading in PDF format at: http://capprt-tcrpap.gc.ca/actregs/act/index-e.html#s1