Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to the committee for the invitation. The Status of the Artist Act was adopted in 1992 and enacted in 1995, just over 25 years ago. Part II of the Act establishes a framework for collective bargaining between artists who are independent worker

Canadian Heritage committee  I would simply add that binding arbitration for a first agreement or for subsequent agreements is not part of the current framework, although it is found in the Canada Labour Code. As to whether that is the logical next step, that is a policy decision that should be made by the d

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you for the question. This is a tool that exists in the Canada Labour Code and, as we know, the Status of the Artist Act was modelled on the Canada Labour Code. For numerous reasons, at the time, the department decided not to include that provision in the Act. The Act has

Canadian Heritage committee  You're absolutely right; there is a distinction between federal and provincial producers. The Status of the Artist Act applies uniquely and solely to federal producers, and they are defined very clearly in the act. It has to be a broadcasting entity regulated by the CRTC or a dep

Human Resources committee  Good morning. Thank you, Mr. Chair and committee members, for the invitation to appear before you this morning as part your study of Bill C-58. I intend to speak about the board and its work, its responsibilities and its structures, and explain the impact that Bill C-58 is likel

Human Resources committee  Thank you for the question. It is our assessment that the workload will increase, yes.

Human Resources committee  It's very difficult to give an estimate of the actual workload that will result from Bill C-58. Maybe I can point to the chart for this. If you look at chart 3, which considers the number of matters related to maintenance of activities that are currently dealt with by the board

Human Resources committee  That's the other piece. In terms of replacement workers, we don't necessarily have an estimate of what that will look like.

Human Resources committee  We know there are between 25 and 30 disputes ongoing at any one time. Whether or not those units go on strike and whether replacement workers become an issue, it will result in applications.

Human Resources committee  That's correct.

Human Resources committee  It will be difficult for us to meet the timelines that are in the bill as proposed, yes.

Human Resources committee  I haven't seen or been informed of additional funding that was in this week's budget.

Human Resources committee  There have been ongoing discussions with the department to—

Human Resources committee  —identify the amount of money that would be required.

Human Resources committee  There is ongoing discussion on the amounts that could be potentially transferred to the ATSSC.