The Canada Safe Music Program is not operational yet.
​If you are in need of support and guidance now, support resources are listed,
​or contact the UNISON FUND for musicians (no fee)
Workplace Harassment and Violence Resources Free legal support for victims of sexual harassment in the workplace Government of Canada ​Message from the Canadian Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Canada Centre for Occupational Health and Safety ​Reporting to Police 
ARTICLES
After #metoo article Canadian Women’s Foundation article  
Mental Health | Legal | Workplace Violence | Sexual and Gender Based violence Resources from Can't Buy My Silence
Educational/self led videos and workshops
  • Backline care 
  • AFC Programs, events, peer groups, and resources to support the people who work in Canada’s performing arts and entertainment.


UNISON FUND Individuals experiencing a crisis situation can speak to a counselor immediately by calling 1-855-9UNISON (1-855-986-4766).
  • If asked for your employer, simply say “Unison Fund” – this helps TELUS Health identify your access to services.
Although TELUS Health refers to this as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Unison extends it to all registered members. So when you hear “employer,” it just means you’re part of Unison.
  • Counselling services are available in both English and French, in addition to the option of 250 additional languages and dialects through advanced translation services provided by LanguageLine Solutions.  
  • This service is also fully prepared to serve hearing-impaired clients through Telephone Devices for the Deaf (TTY) and a variety of online modalities. 

Recommendations

Available to anyone in Canada - they have all worked with Classical Musicians and are available for online support
In Person
Lawyers that are familiar with orchestra, union University/Conservatory structure and culture. Recommended by friends of the Working Group.
  • BC
  • Alberta
  • Saskatchewan
  • Manitoba
  • Ontario
  • Quebec
  • Nova Scotia
  • PEI
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland

​Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (US)
​The Canada Safe Music Program is not operational yet
​
In the meantime we have provided access to support and research services on this website and
webinars and e-learning opportunities are on the way for 2026

We are very fortunate to have the mentorship of Sport Integrity Canada and Canada Safe Sport Program as we establish a similar program for Music and eventually all Arts in Canada​
coast to coast pictures by Jemma Jones and Gwen Klassen 
from the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, Treaty 7, Treaty 3, Robinson-Superior treaty of 1850,  
​unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg people
to the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people
Safe Music Inc is an independent not for profit Federal corporation
2026 - All Rights Reserved
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Co-Founders - Jemma Jones,  Gwen Klassen
Treasurer - David Visentin

The National Working Group is volunteer at this time

Other expenses are provided by Wellness and Leadership Inc