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n June 12, Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC) was joined in Ottawa by many fi tness en- thusiasts to introduce FIC’s newest initiative,
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led a group of enthusiastic Canadians in group exercise classes on Parliament Hill. The positive energy and pump- ing music drew participants who included school children, tourists and Parliament staff. Along with the public event, FIC met with key govern- ment offi cials and Members of Parliament. FIC met with the Parliamentary Secretary and representative for the Minister of Health, Col tlihn Carrie, as well as the Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal, both of whom are optimistic
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A Bi-Monthly Newsletter by Fitness Industry Council of Canada July 2008
Fitness Day on the Hill On June 12, Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC)
was joined in Ottawa by many fitness enthusiasts to intro- duce FIC’s newest initiative,
MenuTruth.ca, and to show its support for the Adult Fitness Tax Credit, which was prom- ised by Prime Minister Harper as soon as the budget is balanced.
With the assistance of Curves and Fitness Fusion, FIC For more information on supporting the Canadian fitness industry please visit
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led a group of enthusiastic Canadians in group exercise classes on Parliament Hill. The positive energy and pump- ing music drew participants who included school children, tourists and Parliament staff. Along with the public event, FIC met with key govern-
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Go for Your Personal Gold... At this year’s canfitpro international Fitness and Club Business Conference and Trade Show in Toronto August 15-19. This year’s theme embodies e notion of choosing a goal and doing everything in your power to make it happen!
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B. Fitness Classes 5. (1) For fitness c $3 per class.
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Tariff No: 6 is a new Tariff, di organizations. If certified as c have a significant and adverse as well as various other ve clubs, adult entertainment clu schools.
FIC estimates that the propo of gross receipts for the mon opportunity to collect $100 mi fitness industry alone.
The NRCC has also proposed to would be in addition to the cur operators are already required SOCAN (Society of Composer Both SOCAN and the NRCC ar established to administer and utilizing music.
The impact on our industry is
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This successful trip to Ottawa has ensured that
the health of Canadians remains in the forefront of the government’s mind. FIC will continue to lobby the government and encourage the implementation of these important initiatives.
Estimated Revenue per Member: $ Tariff on Gross Sales:
Go for Your Personal Gold... at this year’s canfi tpro International Fitness and Club Business Conference and Trade Show in Toronto August 15-19. This year’s theme embodies the notion of choosing a goal and doing every- thing in your power to make it happen!
Wellness Show on Saturday, August 18. Featured pre- senters include • Tanya Beardsley, Co-host of the Zumba
Consumer DVD Series • Brendan Brazier, Creator of VEGA nutrional
Olympic gold medalist and 12-time Canadian triathlon champion Simon Whitfi eld will present the keynote address, fresh from his fi nal Olympic appearance in London. Also returning is The Consumer Fitness + Wellness Show on Saturday, August 18. Featured presenters include: • Tanya Beardsley, co-host of the Zumba consumer DVD Series • Brendan Brazier, creator of VEGA nutritional products • Libby Norris, fi tness contributor for CTV’s CanadaAM • Tommy Europe, host of The Last Ten Pounds Boot Camp and Bulging Brides on Slice Network • Brent Bishop, fi tness expert on CTV’s The Marilyn Denis Show, author of The Think Factor • Tosca Reno, author of The Eat Clean Diet
products • Libby Norris, Fitness Contributor for CTV’s
CanadaAM • Tommy Europe, Host of The Last Ten Pounds Boot
Camp and Bulging Brides on Slice Network • Brent Bishop, Fitness Expert on CTV’s The
Marilyn Denis Show, author of The Think Factor • Tosca Reno, Author of The Eat Clean Diet
Simon Whitfi eld 8 Fitness Business Canada July/August 2012 8 Fitness Business Canada July/August 2012
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