AFM & Canada


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Posted by Kevin Miller on July 22, 2003 at 19:57:43:

Greetings All,

As a member of AFM Dallas Local 71-147, I received a political mass mail email message from the national office requesting help in convincing lawmakers to make it easier for Canadian musicians to obtain visas to enter the U.S. to work. I am witing to this board to get comments from those U.S. citizens who have crossed the border to play in Canada.
1. Has anyone encountered problems crossing into Canada with a musical instrument?
2. Do you feel you were treated fairly while in Canada as a working musician?

The reason I pose these questions is that in the past I have heard of American musicians having a hard time crossing the border as musicians. Am I crazy or is there anything to this? I appreciate all informed comments(on and off list) and anecdotal stories. Thanks!


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