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Details Announced About $ 40-million ‘ Support for Workers in the Live Arts & Music Sectors Fund ’
The Department of Canadian Heritage has announced the details of the $ 40-million Support for Workers in the Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund . This allocation stems from the Fall Economic Statement investment of $ 181.5 million in emergency supports for the arts and culture sectors .
The Support for Workers in Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund aims to : support the arts and music cultural sectors in immediately contracting and employing artists and cultural workers ; and provide arts and cultural experiences , both live and digital to Canadians , while restrictions on gatherings and travel continue across the country
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The Support for Workers in the Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund will include an investment of $ 5 million through the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage – Local Festivals component and $ 20 million through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund ( CAPF ). The remaining $ 15 million will be distributed through the Canada Music Fund ( CMF ), FACTOR , and Musicaction .
There is no deadline to apply for the fund . Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for projects to be carried out between April 1 , 2021 , and March 31 , 2022 . Funding will cover up to 100 % of eligible expenses , up to $ 100,000 .
For more information , go to www . canada . ca .
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‘ Safe Travels Stamp ’ Program Announced for Canadian Live Music Industry
The Canadian Live Music Association ( CLMA ) has partnered with the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario ( TIAO ) who is administering the national Safe Travels Stamp program in Canada . The Safe Travels Stamp is an international symbol designed to help travellers to quickly recognize businesses and organizations that have adopted standardized health and hygiene protocols . Eligible companies , such as live music venues , festivals , and others , will be able to display the stamp based on worldwide industry protocols the World Travel and Tourism Council ( WTTC ) has put together for every aspect of the hospitality and tourism sector .
“ We know that millions of Canadians are excited to return to live music just as soon as it ’ s safe to do so . That ’ s why our members continue to invest heavily in the protection of fans , artists , and crew , leveraging best practices from at home and around the world . With thanks to TIAO ’ s leadership , the Safe Travels Stamp program will help us all to feel safe when we re-engage with the music and live experiences we miss so much ,” says Erin Benjamin , president and CEO of the CLMA .
For more information and to apply , go to www . tiaontario . ca / cpages / safetravelsstamp .
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