David Patchell-Evans, IHRSA’s board chairperson, th

become law.

David Patchell-Evans, IHRSA’s board Kingsmill for leading the fight, which

ked

chairperson, thanked Kingsmill for wi lel now likely happen in several countries.

Other speakers inclu ed Helen

ading the fight, which will now likely happen in several countries. Other speakers included Helen

Durkin, IHRSA’s executive vice pres- ident of public policy, and Brain lbank, FIC’s association manager. “The proposed tariff is the biggest threat our industry has ever faced,” said Gilbank. “Canada – along with

Durkin, IHRSA’s xecutive vice pres- ident of public policy, and Brain Gi Glbiank, FIC’s association manager. “The proposed tariff is the biggest threat our industry has ever faced,” said Gilbank. “Canada – along with Australia – is a front runner in this type of royalty entitlement analysis.” Canadian Copyright Board pproves it, the proposed tariff would almost certainly have implications outside of Canad , he added

of royalty entitlem nt analysis.” If the If the Canadian Copyright Board ap- proves it, the proposed tariff would al- most certainly have implications out- side of Canada, he added

The United State is still consider- ing whether performers and sound recording owners should receive roy- alties when their music is broadcast. If t Ihe U.S. passes legislation allow- ing for royalty payments of this type, its next step would be to determine the amount of the royalty to be paid. (This is where the debate currently sits in the Canadian and Australian arenas.)

Currently, U.S. fitness organizations are lending input and support to their Canadian counterparts and have a vest- interest in seeing the Canadian fitness in- dustry succeed. Canada’s experience with Tariff No. 6 will undoubtedly be reviewed nd considered as a reference point by all U.S. par ies as their situation develops.

ar

Currently, U.S. fitness organizations lending input and support to their

Canadian counterparts and have a vested ed interest in seeing the Canadian fit- ness industry succeed. Canada’s experi- ence with Tariff No. 6 will undoubtedly be a reviewed and considered as a refer- ence point by all U.S. parties as their sit- uation develops.

Australia – is a front runner in this type donations, FIC needs to raise $500,000 to successfully defeat this proposed tar- iff F. Failure to defeat it could mean that many commerclial clubs will close their doors.

The United States is still consider- ing whether performers and sound recording owners should r ceive roy- alties when their mus c is broadcast. f the U.S. pas es legislation allowing for oyalty payments of this type, its next step would be to determine the amount of the royalty to be paid. (This is where the debate currently sits in the Canadian and Australian arenas.)

Pledge your support

To learn more and to pledge your

FIC can only move forward with fi- nancial support from our industry. As an o organization funded completely by nations, FIC needs to raise $500,000 to successfully defeat this proposed tariff. ailure to defeat it could mean that many commercial

FIC can only move forward with fi- nancial support from our industry. As an rganization funded completely by do-

ubs will close their doors.

Can we count on you?

To learn more and to pledge your club’s support, visit www.ficdn.ca. Or contact as- club’s support, visit www.ficdn.ca, or con- at 780-732-5019/866-402-3422 ext. 3 or bgilbank@ficdn.ca

sociation manager Brian Gilbank directly tact association manager Brian Gilbank directly at 780-732-5019/866-402-3422 ext. 3F or bgilbank@ficdn.c .

itness Industry Canada (FIC) is pres-

Fitness Industry Canada (FIC) is presently defending the fitness industry from a Neighbouring Rights Collective of Canada (NRCC) proposed tariff.

ently defending the fitness industry from a Neighbouring Rights Collective of Canada (NRCC) proposed tariff.

settle at the mediation hearing. However, on principal I decided not to settle at the media- tion hearing in hopes of shedding light on unfair human rights lawsuits that have plagued so many small business owners.” The Canadian Constitution Founda- tion is a non-profit organization that has agreed to help Fulton’s financial burden by making public donations to his legal fees tax deductible. They have also established a website where supporters can donate online. It is estimated Fulton’s legal expense and settlement fees could be in excess of $100,000. The plaintiff’s fees will be paid with tax dollars from the Canadian Human Rights Commission. John Carpay, executive director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation feels strongly that his organization should support Fulton’s case. “We receive many requests from individuals seeking our help, but we are cautious about the cases we choose to support. In this case, the board voted unani- mously to help Mr. Fulton as this is clearly the case of a small business owner being taken advantage of,” says Carpay.

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the Human Rights Tribunal deters the ma- jority of the accused from continuing liti- gation. It would have been easier and less expensive for me to settle at the mediation hearing. However, on principal I decided not to settle at the mediation hearing in hopes of shedding light on unfair human rights lawsuits that have plagued so many small business owners.” The Canadian Constitution Foundation

is a non-profit organization that has agreed to help Fulton’s financial burden by mak- ing public donations to his legal fees tax de- ductible. They have also established a web- site where supporters can donate online. It is estimated Fulton’s legal expense and set- tlement fees could be in excess of $100,000. The plaintiff’s fees will be paid with tax dollars from the Canadian Human Rights Commission. John Carpay, executive director of the

Canadian Constitution Foundation feels strongly that his organization should sup- port Fulton’s case. “We receive many re- quests from individuals seeking our help, but we are cautious about the cases we choose to support. In this case, the board voted unanimously to help Mr. Fulton as this is clearly the case of a small business owner being taken advantage of,” says Carpay. Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56