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IATSE in partnership with ENCORE andwith the generous support of the CanadaPerforming Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer:AV Fundamentals – WINNIPEG

Date: Wednesday March 29 Time: â€‹8:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: RBC Convention Centre, Pan Am Room This course serves as an Introduction into Event Technologies covering the fundamentals of an Audio-Visual Professional. We will examine set-up standards, video, audio, and lighting basics as they pertain to AV set up and operation in…

Read more IATSE in partnership with ENCORE andwith the generous support of the CanadaPerforming Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer:AV Fundamentals – WINNIPEG

IATSE Canada, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer a comprehensive training on “Basic Lighting Console Operation”. ST. CATHERINES, ON

Date: March 16, 2023 Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm Location: Partridge Hall, First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M2 This course is open to all performing arts workers and is being offered at no…

Read more IATSE Canada, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer a comprehensive training on “Basic Lighting Console Operation”. ST. CATHERINES, ON

IATSE Canada, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer a comprehensive training on “Bill 168 and the Ontario Human Rights Code”. – ST CATHERINES, ON

Date: March 28, 2023 Time: There are 2 sessions to choose from, please register for your preferred time. Session 1: 9:30am – 11:30am Session 2: 1:30pm – 3:30pm Location: Robertson Theatre, First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St Paul St,…

Read more IATSE Canada, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer a comprehensive training on “Bill 168 and the Ontario Human Rights Code”. – ST CATHERINES, ON

IATSE Local 822, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer a “Black Hair Education” course.- TORONTO

Date: Saturday March 25, and Sunday March 26th Time: 9:00 am â€“ 5:00 pm Location: Meridian Hall, 1 Front St E, Toronto ON M5E 1B2 This course is being instructed by Mykael Jackman, a leader in the hair industry for 30 years.  He is a Red Seal hairstylist/Barber Certified Teacher with…

Read more IATSE Local 822, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer a “Black Hair Education” course.- TORONTO

IATSE in partnership with ENCORE andwith the generous support of the CanadaPerforming Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer:AV Fundamentals – WINNIPEG

Date: Wednesday March 29 Time: â€‹8:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: RBC Convention Centre, Pan Am Room This course serves as an Introduction into Event Technologies covering the fundamentals of an Audio-Visual Professional. We will examine set-up standards, video, audio, and lighting basics as they pertain to AV set up and operation in…

Read more IATSE in partnership with ENCORE andwith the generous support of the CanadaPerforming Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer:AV Fundamentals – WINNIPEG

IATSE Canada in partnership with ENCORE and with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer:AV Fundamentals – LONDON, ON

Date: Friday, March 10 Time: â€‹9:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: RBC Place Convention Centre, 300 York St, London, ON N6B 1P8 Room TBC This course serves as an Introduction into Event Technologies covering the fundamentals of an Audio-Visual Professional. We will examine set-up standards, video, audio, and lighting basics as they pertain to AV…

Read more IATSE Canada in partnership with ENCORE and with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer:AV Fundamentals – LONDON, ON

<strong>IATSE Local </strong><strong>295</strong><strong>, with the generous support </strong><strong>of the Canada</strong><strong> Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer </strong><strong><em>Theatrical Fly Systems</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>and </em></strong><strong><em>Counterweight Rigging </em></strong><strong><em>Training</em></strong><strong><em>.</em></strong>

Date: March 28th, 2023 Time: 9:00am â€“ 5:00pm Location: Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr, Regina, SK S4S 7L3 This day long training course with instructor Rick Boychuk focuses on the safe operation and maintenance of theatrical counterweight rigging systems. Rick has been in the industry since 1977 and has served as TD, PM and designer…

Read more <strong>IATSE Local </strong><strong>295</strong><strong>, with the generous support </strong><strong>of the Canada</strong><strong> Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer </strong><strong><em>Theatrical Fly Systems</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>and </em></strong><strong><em>Counterweight Rigging </em></strong><strong><em>Training</em></strong><strong><em>.</em></strong>

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The CERB Program has ended.

The CRA is continuing to accept and process retroactive applications for period 7 (August 30 to September 26, 2020).

You can apply for period 7 through the CRA’s My Account or automated toll-free phone line at 1-800-959-2019 or 1-800-959-2041.

It has been replaced by EI (if applicable), or CRB [Learn More]

What is the Canada Emergency Response Benefit

If you have lost income because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will provide you with temporary income support.

The CERB will provide you with $500 a week for up to 16 weeks.

We are targeting April 6, 2020 as the date when we can start accepting applications.

How to apply

Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) deliver this benefit jointly. You can apply through one or the other, but not both. If you have already applied for Employment Insurance, you do not need to re-apply.

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) from Service Canada, the following must apply:

  • You must reside in Canada
  • You are 15 years of age or older at the time of application
  • You have stopped or will stop working for reasons related to covid-19, or because you are unable to work due to illness, or because you lost your employment for other reasons beyond your control; and
    • If you are submitting for your first benefit period, that you have stopped or will stop working for at least 14 consecutive days within the 4 week benefit period; or
    • If you are filing for a subsequent benefit period, you did not receive any employment or self employment income for the period for which you previously claimed the benefit and do not expect to receive any employment or self employment income in the 4 week benefit period
  • You have not quit your job voluntarily
  • You are not receiving nor have you applied for the CERB from the Canada Revenue Agency nor are you receiving Employment Insurance benefits for the same benefit period
  • You have earned a minimum of $5,000 in income within the last 12 months or in the 2019 calendar year from one or more of the following sources:
    • Employment income
    • Self-employment income

Important! If you are not normally eligible for Employment Insurance, please register for your CRA My Account and direct deposit in advance of the application launch.

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What is the Canada Emergency Response Benefit If you have lost income because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will provide you with temporary income support. The CERB will pr…

The Crew Nation fund is here to help support live music crews who have been directly impacted as shows are put on pause due to COVID-19. You can apply for financial assistance from the Crew Nation fund below.

Live Nation has committed $10 million to Crew Nation – contributing an initial $5 million to the fund, then matching the next $5 million given by artists, fans and employees dollar for dollar.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must:

  • Be a live entertainment touring or venue crew member who makes 50% or more of your income from this field. Crew members are all of the front of house and backstage staff that help bring concerts to life.
  • Provide documentation proving financial impact due to COVID-19 from show or tour cancellations or postponements in March or April (e.g., pay stubs, copy of your contract, flyers or links to event sites listing your involvement in the canceled or postponed event, letter/email from employer identifying cancellation, etc.)
  • Provide a copy of your most recent tax return or equivalent documentation.
     

Please note, even if you meet the above qualifications, you will be ineligible if you: 

  • Received or anticipate receiving pay from your employer from April 1, 2020 through April 30, 2020.

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The Crew Nation fund is here to help support live music crews who have been directly impacted as shows are put on pause due to COVID-19. You can apply for financial assistance from the Crew Nation fun…

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The educational content that I create will always remain free. By joining me on Patreon at a level that works for your budget, you help me to produce more resources to help grow our industry. All of my Patreon tiers have the same perks.

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The educational content that I create will always remain free. By joining me on Patreon at a level that works for your budget, you help me to produce more resources to help grow our industry. All of m…

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A Rapid Response Project of The Ryerson Social Media Lab – “Come for the misinformation, stay for the facts”

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A Rapid Response Project of The Ryerson Social Media Lab – “Come for the misinformation, stay for the facts”

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This information on COVID-19 (coronavirus) covers precautions that both employers and workers can take to avoid contracting and spreading the virus. At the time of this publication, according to BCCDC, B.C. has declared a state of emergency and a public health emergency.

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This information on COVID-19 (coronavirus) covers precautions that both employers and workers can take to avoid contracting and spreading the virus. At the time of this publication, according to BCCDC…

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As a video processing expert, Analog Way is committed to support its customers through training tailored to individual needs. Whether you are an integrator, consultant or freelance technician, Analog Way offers training that will enable you to take full advantage of our AV processors and media servers in various environments.

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As a video processing expert, Analog Way is committed to support its customers through training tailored to individual needs. Whether you are an integrator, consultant or freelance technician, Analog …

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On this page we’re going to keep you up to date with our online training sessions, webinars and social media events. This will be a rolling schedule that we will update frequently over the next few weeks. 

You can also get updates by joining our mailing list, and following us on social media. 

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On this page we’re going to keep you up to date with our online training sessions, webinars and social media events. This will be a rolling schedule that we will update frequently over the next …

This week, Andrew Brander, Scotty Greenwood, Kim Lipsky, Christine McMillan, Chad Rogers, Nick Varley and the Crestview Strategy public affairs team will be joined by former MPs Peggy Nash and Lisa Raitt, to discuss ongoing developments around COVID-19. The panel will share insights from Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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This week, Andrew Brander, Scotty Greenwood, Kim Lipsky, Christine McMillan, Chad Rogers, Nick Varley and the Crestview Strategy public affairs team will be joined by former MPs Peggy Nash and Li…

Many people have become increasingly concerned about the rising number of suicides and the prevalence of alcohol/substance misuse within the entertainment industry. By its very nature our industry can impact your physical and emotional health due to long hours, pressure to push your body, and high workplace stress. In response, Behind the Scenes and other individuals and organizations have come together to create this initiative.

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Many people have become increasingly concerned about the rising number of suicides and the prevalence of alcohol/substance misuse within the entertainment industry. By its very nature our industry can…

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