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"The much-needed funding for revitalization of the CBC and the National Film Board will open the door for new programming which features Canadian musicians and artists," says Alan Willaert, Vice-President from
The federal government yesterday announced a $675 million dollar investment to CBC alone, plus a total invest of $1.9 billion in the cultural sector, which includes the National Film Board of Canada, to be rolled out over five years. CFM sees this commitment as a positive first step which they expect will include ongoing investment in the fast-growing and culturally important creative cluster.
Building on AFM Canada's long and successful legacy, CFM will continue furthering the particular interests and needs of professional musicians who earn their living in this country. Everyday CFM helps thousands of musicians with any number of issues related to the recording and performing of their craft. The American Federation of Musicians of the
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