Canadian Heritage committee  Mr. Champoux, I would say that I prepared mainly to talk about the Status of the Artist Act, which is a federal statute. Since we are subject to that legislation rather than to S‑32.1, let's just say that we are still in the process of asking for access to collective bargaining,

Canadian Heritage committee  There is definitely a consensus around the need for a social safety net and the gaps that exist for all artists. The employment insurance system could address these concerns. It is well known that visual artists are often self-employed and therefore fall into a category that depa

Canadian Heritage committee  Good afternoon. We would like to thank the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage for the opportunity to appear before you and speak on the Status of the Artist Act and its impact on improving basic working conditions for artists. First, let me introduce the R