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The tax has been officially scrapped and our local venues can finally breathe easy again. Watching the music scene stay open to the world is the only result I ever wanted. Thank you for helping me protect the heartbeat of our stages.

September 11, 2013

Opposed to the taxation of foreign musicians who wish to perform in Canada

Opposed to the taxation of foreign musicians who wish to perform in Canada

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Started by Anonymous 13 years ago
This petition is in opposition to the new initiative from the Minister of Employment, Social development and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney that charges every musician from the U.S. and beyond an extra cost to perform in Canada. Although we are aware that we have many excellent musicians in Canada the choice to bring in musicians from other places is being hampered by this tax and in some cases it will be impossible for the smaller venues to book people from places other than Canada. Please sign this petition to help music venues bring in acts from outside of Canada and keep the music scene in Canada vibrant.

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

August 29, 2013

August 29, 2013

I have spent the last few days talking to venue owners who are terrified that these new costs will force their doors to close for good. They are trying to keep the soul of our local scene alive but this policy is pulling the rug out from under them.

August 29, 2013

Seeing this support grow makes me think of all the tiny clubs that are struggling to keep their doors open. This momentum is proof that our community refuses to let these new costs silence the music we love.

Reached 100 supporters

August 28, 2013

6 Comments

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Mike Townsend
12 years ago Featured

This is just gonna kill all the small venues. Nobody can afford these extra fees. Real bad move for the music scene.

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Jessica Tate
12 years ago Featured

Our music scene is great but we need diversity too. Please stop making it impossible for touring acts to visit our country.

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Kevin Lin
12 years ago Featured

Jason Kenney needs to rethink this. It hurts the local economy more than anything else.

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Elena Duncan
12 years ago Featured

i want to see more shows not less. this just makes it harder for everyone including the fans.

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Sarah Chen
13 years ago Featured

KEEP LIVE MUSIC ALIVE! We want to see our favorite artists without them being priced out of coming here.

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Dave Ortega
13 years ago Featured

Ridiculous. Small bars are struggling enough as it is. Stop taxing the music out of our towns.