Our charter was granted in 1907 and this has been a very active location for live music, recordings and television/film production. This Association provides many important services which protect musicians, facilitate networking and allow access to a very strong pension plan and vital resources such as instrument/gear insurance. Along with local and international newsletters and special access to members’ areas of websites, we provide a free referral service and support in the writing and enforcing of contracts. Special AFM work visas are available for Canadian musicians going to the US and even transportation of valuable instruments in the cabin of an airliner is facilitated through our intervention.Our charter was granted in 1907 and this has been a very active location for live music, recordings and television/film production. This Association provides many important services which protect musicians, facilitate networking and allow access to a very strong pension plan and vital resources such as instrument/gear insurance. Along with local and international newsletters and special access to members’ areas of websites, we provide a free referral service and support in the writing and enforcing of contracts. Special AFM work visas are available for Canadian musicians going to the US and even transportation of valuable instruments in the cabin of an airliner is facilitated through our intervention.