CARFAC brings together diverse voices across our sector to fight for change that benefits the working lives of visual artists. Through research, advocacy, and education, we faced challenges, celebrated achievements, and helped artists navigate many complex issues over the last year. 

On August 2rd, CARFAC submitted a brief as part of the upcoming Federal Budget 2025 consultations. Our submission was a collaborative effort in partnership with Quebec artist association, RAAV.

We regret to announce the shutdown of Imprimo, effective September 1st, 2024. Despite a dedicated community of artists, Imprimo couldn’t gain the traction needed to continue. This decision deeply affects CARFAC members who have invested significant time in building artist profiles and artwork records

In 2023, the Government of Canada produced a Guide on the use of Generative AI , which describes what generative AI is, and introduces some of the main challenges, concerns, and potential solutions that have been identified. On January 15, 2024, we submitted briefs to the Government in response to a consultation on copyright in the age of generative AI .