Musicians Association Ottawa-Gatineau- Local 180
104-500 Claridge Dr K2J 4H1 K2J 4H1 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Our longtime friend and multi-talented guitar player Terry Tufts is joining us on January 15th at 7PM EST for one heck of a performance. Please join us! Link: https://www.facebook.com/MusicPerformanceTrustFund Notre ami et guitariste aux multiples talents, Terry Tufts, se joindra à nous le 15 janvier à 19 h HNE pour une performance incroyable. S'il vous plaît rejoignez-nous!... Lien: https://www.facebook.com/MusicPerformanceTrustFund

TODAY'S THE DAY! Don't forget to join us online tonight for JW-Jones, LIVE from StudioNine! 7PM EST. Link: https://www.facebook.com/MusicPerformanceTrustFund AUJOURD'HUI, C'EST LE JOUR! N'oubliez pas de nous rejoindre en ligne ce soir pour le concert virtuel de JW-Jones! 19H EST... Lien: https://www.facebook.com/MusicPerformanceTrustFund

Happy New Year! Please join us for a virtual concert tomorrow night 7PM EST, featuring JW-Jones. Link: https://www.facebook.com/MusicPerformanceTrustFund Bonne année! Joignez-vous à nous pour un concert virtuel demain soir à 19 h HNE, avec JW-Jones.... Lien: https://www.facebook.com/MusicPerformanceTrustFund

In response to the horrific events of terrorism and violence yesterday in the Capitol, we are sending our thoughts and prayers to our American friends, and fellow musicians. May there be peace in the coming days. En réponse aux événements horribles de terrorisme et de violence d'hier au Capitole, nous envoyons nos pensées et nos prières à nos amis américains et à nos collègues musiciens. Puisse-t-il y avoir la paix dans les jours à venir.

Happy New Year to All: Please Read if you are a Musician!!!! Further to the December 21st communication below [sent to all Canadian Locals & Members], we are writing to advise that the House of Commons petition found here: https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Sign/e-3066, calls on the Government of Canada to retroactively permit self-employed Canadians to apply their gross, pre-tax income before business expenses when determining their CERB eligibility. We have shared... this petition through CFM social media, but ask that you also please share with your respective members ASAP you may simply share our posts through your social media channels, and/or email your members. We believe this petition closes for signatures on January 23, 2021. Dear Musicians whether you be CFM Members or Non-Members, As most of you are aware we have continued to work diligently in the interests of musicians during this year which was so severely impacted by COVID. While there were many initiatives throughout the year, with respect specifically to CERB and the Canada Recovery Benefit, we worked diligently with our fellow unions and partners in the music industry to ensure that independent contractors received the benefit. Now, we are working to ensure that most especially the low-income earning artists [of all disciplines] are not unfairly taxed or penalized for any recovery benefits received [please see links below for details on our communications to Government]. This is most specific to any who received the recent [vague] letter issued by CRA. While we cannot provide tax advice, because we do not know the specific earnings/deductions details of the membership, and, we are not tax specialists, we are making every effort to ensure the lowest income earners are protected, which we understand is the vast majority of musicians this past year. We encourage all to review their specific earnings with a tax specialist, especially if there is vast worry over qualifying for CERB relief received. Until then please continue to follow our efforts through the News Section of our website, or through CFM social media. On behalf of the AFM/CFM, we wish you and yours the best of the Holiday Season, and wishes for a healthier and more harmonious 2021. Sincerely and fraternally, Alan Willaert Vice President from Canada Important Links Link to article Link to website Link to Letter Facebook - Twitter - Instagram ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Sign/e-3066