GENERAL INFORMATION

• The Global Situation
• Industry Resources
• Financial Resources
• Reduce exposure

THE GLOBAL SITUATION

INDUSTRY RESOURCES (↑)

Canada Council for the arts COVID-19 Info Update page: This page is updated regularly. FAQ, documents and more. If you cannot access an online version of this information and require a PDF, please email: covid19@canadacouncil.ca.

Employment and Social Development Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html

The AFC COVID-19 Update and resource page: https://afchelps.ca/news/covid-19-update/

UNISON Financial support for the music industry: https://unisonfund.ca/services/financial-assistance

Actsafe https://www.actsafe.ca/covid-19-resources-for-the-arts-and-entertainment-industries/

Event Safety Alliance Program Changes in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

CAPACOA and other ASOs are developing a robust impact assessment framework to measure losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic Coronavirus Preparedness Document for the Live Performance Sector: Living Google document that will be updated as new information becomes available COVID-19 Mailing List: Mailing list to report issues or share best practices with colleagues from the performing arts sector. COVID-19 Event Cancellation Tracking: add any event cancellations to this spreadsheet, to help our partners across Canada track the impact of the virus on the performing arts sector.

Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Flu and Infectious Disease Outbreaks Business Continuity Plan Plan how to continue operations when people are off due to infectious diseases.

UNESCO Culture & COVID-19 Impact and Response Tracker To address the profound impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on the culture sector, UNESCO has launched a weekly “Culture & COVID-19: Impact and Response Tracker” to provide an overview of the rapidly evolving situation. It explores both the immediate impact of the health crisis and examples of how countries around the world are adapting to the situation. This is one of several initiatives by the Organization to respond to the impact of the pandemic on the cultural sector worldwide.

World Health Organization (WHO) Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 (PDF document)

Tourism Montreal News page - updated regularly.

Intuit Quickbooks - Your Taxes and Covid-19 What You Need to Know About Your Taxes and COVID-19 Tips for Small Business Survival During COVID-19

IATSE IATSE Canada C.A.R.E.S. Coronavirus Active Response and Engagement Service is a new initiative designed to provide support to our most at-risk, elderly, and/or disabled members during the COVID-19 crisis. This website will also be used to provide information about future Mutual Aid efforts from the IATSE. IATSE 514 (Montreal, QC) https://iatse514.com/coronavirus-mise-a-jour/ (in french)

I Lost My Gig Canada Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadian Artists and Independent Cultural Workers ArtsPond / Étang d’Arts and I Lost My Gig Canada, in collaboration with national community partners, invite Canadian arts, culture, heritage, tourism, and creative industries workers to share their impact stories by completing the inaugural COVID-19 Impact Survey for Arts, Culture, Hertiage, Tourism & Creative Industries Workers. Download the full report I Lost My Gig Canada Website COVID-19 IMPACT SURVEY FOR ARTS, CULTURE & TOURISM WORKERS

FINANCIAL RESOURCES (↑)

CANADA-WIDE | CPAWRF FUND - AUGUST 2022 UPDATE: The Government of Canada has announced that the following organizations have been identified to provide direct financial assistance to independent and self-employed workers in the live performance sector experiencing financial hardship and requiring emergency support:

• Unison Fund (Music Sector)
• The AFC (Theatre sector and technical disciplines)
• Canadian Dance Assembly (CDA) (Dance)
• La Fondation des artistes (All sectors and disciplines within Quebec)

All questions related to financial assistance are to be directed to the organization best representing the area of live performance sector associated with your work.

Note that projects relating to programs or services for workers in the live performance sector are currently under assessment.

→ The Live Music Workers Fund program (as part of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund) will provide financial relief to qualified independent and self-employed workers in the live music sector to support themselves and their families with basic living expenses - groceries, shelter (rent), and medical expenses. Successful applicants will receive a one-time payment of $2500 to be used towards the life necessities they deem most urgent.
All eligible applicants, no matter their occupation in the Canadian music industry, will be supported by Unison.

• Consult their FAQ: https://unisonfund.ca/faq/
• Apply now: https://unison.smartsimple.ca/

→ Live performance workers (other than music, outside Quebec): The AFC - the lifeline for Canada's entertainment industry has been selected as an organization that will deliver direct financial assistance to independent and self-employed workers in the live performance sector. More details to come, stay informed here: https://afchelps.ca/news/cpawrf-update/

→ The CDA continues to prepare to receive requests for this emergency funding. They are working to make sure the process is simple, quick, accessible, and secure and are planning to launch their application form within the next few weeks. Stay informed here: https://www.cda-acd.ca/resilience-fund-updates/

→ Applicants (All sectors and disciplines within Quebec) who reside in Quebec will apply for the funding via the Fondation des artistes du Québec: https://frtsssc.ca/en/support/

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BY PROVINCE

Yukon

• Yukon Arts Fund
• Paid Sick Leave Rebate for Employers
• Business Relief Program

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British Columbia

• B.C COVID-19 Action Plan

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Alberta

• Emergency Financial Information
• Emergency Isolation Support

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Saskatchewan

• SASKMUSIC- Emergency Relief Fund
• Support for Workers
• Support for Businesses

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Manitoba

• Winnipeg Arts Grant Program
• Manitoba Music Emergency Relief Fund
• Manitoba Arts Council COVID-19 FAQ
• Winnipeg Foundation Grants
• Help Next Door MB

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Ontario

• MusicTogether Fund
• Social Assistance
• Hamilton Artists Relief Fund

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Quebec

• CALQ, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec: Grants, news and updates
• Fédération nationale des communications et de la culture (FNCC–CSN) (in French)
• Fondation des artistes
  The Artists' Foundation (FDA) Emergency Fund for Artists and Cultural Workers (in French)

Compétence Culture Comité sectoriel de main-d'oeuvre en culture (in French)

• https://competenceculture.ca/gestion-de-crise-covid-19/
• Directory of Support Measures (Companies & Individuals)
• Guides and Tools

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New Brunswick

• Relief on Drug Co-Payments
• One-time Benefit for Unemployed Workers
• COVID and ArtsNB

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Nova Scotia

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): financial help and social supports

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Prince Edward Island

• Music PEI Crisis Relief Fund
• COVID-19 Special Leave Fund
• Emergency Working Capital Financing

 

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Take these steps to reduce exposure to the virus and protect your health:

• Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol;
• Wear a face mask when a safe physical distancing is not possible;
• Sneeze and cough into your sleeve; when using tissues, immediately dispose of them and wash your hands afterwards;
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth;
• Refrain from handshakes/hugs;
• Regularly clean commonly used surfaces and devices you touch or handle;
• Try to avoid contact with people who are showing symptoms of respiratory illness, such as coughing;
• Check national travel advice before planning or taking trips;
• If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early and share previous travel history with your health-care provider;
• If you think you might be sick, stay home from work or school;
• Practice physical distancing in accordance to your local regulations.