Jason Kenney and Chris Alexander

Chris Alexander: Included within reforms that Jason Kenney, the employment minister, and Chris Alexander, the immigration minister, have announced the removal of a work permit requirement for certain foreign artists who perform in bars and restaurants. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Previously, foreign artists who wanted to perform in bars or restaurants required a Labour Market Impact Assessment which cost operators and promoters money and time to provide, and prevented some acts from performing in certain venues. A federal immigration regulation, dubbed a "tour tax" by small concert venues opposing the rule that targeted foreign musicians and roadies, has been wiped off the books. In a federal bulletin, the change was made to provide "consistent treatment to foreign artists, regardless of venue type." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.