This response to the questionnaire includes information on the social status of the artist in Canada. It has two parts, a response from the Federal Government of Canada, another from the Government of Quebec (in French).

In particular it includes information on:

• the institutional and legal framework
• working conditions
• social welfare
• remuneration
• unemployment
• illegal work
• the artist’s place in society
• tax status and tax advantages
• collective representation
• continuing training, research and financial aid

Read the full report (PDF)