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March 7, 2016 – The Performing Arts Tax Working Group met with representatives of the Canada Revenue Agency on March 2, nearly a year after the group’s initial request. The meeting laid the grounds for a constructive dialogue between all parties.

February 22, 2016 – In December 2015, the Government of Canada announced a new Labour Market Impact Assessment exemption for the performing arts under the International Mobility Program. As of February 17th, this exemption is now available.

February 4, 2016 – You know that jaw-dropping guitar solo? Well, research suggests it’s beyond just amazing; it may have anti-inflammatory properties too.

January 7, 2016 – In hundreds of communities across Canada, people and organizations are devoting their skills to bring together touring artists and audiences. Here is the realm of performing arts presentation in six infographics and detailed statistics.

December 9, 2015 – A change of government often implies taking a step back and a fresh start with advocacy files at hand. In the case of R105 withholding, the Performing Arts Tax Working Group has taken advantage of the situation to strengthen its case and to expand its efforts to all aspects of non...Read More

November 10, 2015 – Did you know that Canadian presenting organizations pay artistic fees estimated at more than $ 200 million per year? This is one of the findings from a unique data sharing agreement between Canadian Heritage and CAPACOA.

November 4, 2015 – The Canadian Arts Coalition congratulates Mélanie Joly, the newly sworn in Minister of Canadian Heritage, on her appointment to Cabinet.

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September 10, 2015 – The performing arts tax working group spearheaded by CAPACOA submitted comments in response to a consultation on proposed changes to non-resident taxation.

August 13, 2015 – Just a few months after concluding the successful 2012-2015 negotiations, CAPACOA is now set to undertake a new round of negotiation on the Re:Sound 2016-2020 tariffs.

June 18, 2015 – CAPACOA’s Frédéric Julien was unanimously appointed as Co-Chair of the Canadian Arts Coalition by the Coalition’s Steering Committee.

June 4, 2014 – The government of Canada will start gathering biometric information from all foreign travellers entering on a visa, including the temporary resident (visitor) visa. This requirement will impact organizations who present foreign artists.

May 19, 2015 – The Government of Canada tabled a balanced budget on April 21. Expectations were high and CAPACOA was quick to provide a first overview of the budget. At the time, little was known about the two most interesting announcements from the perspective of the arts: the Canada 150 Fund and t...Read More

May 14, 2015 – Much has been said and been written about the arts, culture and heritage announcements in Budget 2015. Much remained to be done with lesser-known elements of the budget that strengthen the rationale for enhancements to Regulation 105 withholding tax.

March 16, 2015 – On behalf of a collective of 17 performing arts organizations representing more than 1,000 stakeholders, CAPACOA sent a letter outlining a series of recommendations for improving the administration of Regulation 105, a required withholding tax on fees paid to foreign artists.

February 12, 2012 – Citizenship and Immigration Canada published on Tuesday a notice on Changes to strengthen employer accountability under the International Mobility Program. These changes will not affect performing arts presenters.

January 5, 2015 – The Canadian Conference of the Arts, Canadian Arts Coalition and Saskatchewan Arts Alliance published the analysis of the 2014 Federal Budget which examines federal funding for the arts and culture sector over the whole 2014 calendar year.

December 11, 2014 – The Performing Arts Alliance under the initiative of CAPACOA has put together a working group to explore ways of improving the administration of Regulation 105 withholding tax.

Hard facts or proverbial truth? The debate at the CKX Summit sparked discussions, an article in the Globe and Mail, and now a blog post by Inga Petri commissioned by CAPACOA.

October 22, 2014 – More than 100 art supporters responded to the invitation of the Canadian Arts Coalition and participated in the fifth edition of Arts Day on the Hill. They gathered in Ottawa yesterday to participate in 97 scheduled meetings with Members of Parliament, senators and senior official...Read More

September 8, 2014 – Following last year’s successful Arts 308 campaign, the Canadian Arts Coalition is moving forward with plans for the fourth annual Arts Day on Parliament Hill for Tuesday, October 21st, 2014. Read more

August 4, 2014 – CAPACOA once again collaborated with the Canadian Arts Coalition and Imagine Canada to make recommendations for the development of the 2015 federal budget.

April 7. 2014 – Register free interactive arts or cultural activities for the next Culture Days by April 30 to be automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip to the National Congress on Culture, on May 22nd, 23rd in Winnipeg. Read more

March 19, 2014 – Arts Council England released two interesting studies last week: on the value of the arts; the other one on attendance at outdoor events.

March 12, 2014 – Since the final regulations under the Anti-Spam Legislation came out, in December, many organizations have developed training materials and delivered webinars. Here are some of them that we are recommending.