As previously reported, ALAS has partnered with a number of other arts-sector legal clinics and other organizations across Canada to help create a National Network of Legal Clinics for the…
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By Paul Sanderson with Tony Duarte, Emmanuel Evdemon and Marian Hebb The Origin of “C.R.E.A.T.I.N.G.” The word checklist “C.R.E.A.T.I.N.G.” spontaneously sprang from a preparatory conference call prior to a seminar…
On June 17th, the National Network of Legal Clinics for the Arts released a report (in English and French) which revealed that there is a significant need and demand for…
Artists’ Legal Advice Services (ALAS) mission is to empower Ontario’s creative community through access to legal information and advice. We endeavour through our legal clinic, educational sessions, resources and copyright…
Below is a list of certain economic benefits and support mechanisms currently available from the Canadian government. This list is non-exhaustive as was last updated on May 18, 2020. 1)…
On March 25, the Federal Government announced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), a simplified taxable benefit that combines the previously announced Emergency Care Benefit and Emergency Support Benefit. CERB…
Music Canada and CONNECT Music Licensing are circulating a survey for Canada’s music community on the impact of COVID-19. The survey is intended to provide a detailed assessment of the…
For individuals who do not qualify for Employment Insurance (EI), the Canadian Federal Government has promised a temporary benefit program for support of bi-weekly amounts of up to $900, for…
(Last updated: May 19, 2020) ALAS has gathered the following sources which provide information on the support mechanisms available (and planned to be available) to Canadian creators during the developing…
CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS! EXCITING INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION IS WITHIN REACH, AND WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SUCCEED! Enter to Win an iPad Mini by Completing a Survey in…
