Join the GMMQ
Eligibility criterias
Student Member
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Be under 25 years old and enrolled in a study program at a reputed post-secondary educational institution.
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Fill the form Proof of enrollment (Academic attendance) and send it to us by email to membres@gmmq.com or by mail to our Montreal Office : 505 René-Lévesque blvd West, suite 900, Montreal (QC) H2Z 1Y7.
Regular Member
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Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or hold a work permit and a valid Social Insurance Number.
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Be a professional musician within the meaning of the Act respecting the professional status and conditions of engagement of performing, recording, and film artists – i.e. offering their services as a musician for a fee.
Permit-Holding Member
A musician can become a permit-holding member of the GMMQ, i.e. get a temporary work permit to practice.
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A permit-holding member can become a regular member at any time.
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At that point, accumulated permits are credited toward membership dues.
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Only permits accumulated in the last 2 years can be credited.
Band Member
It is also possible to register as a band. In order for the band members to get a discount on the initiation fees, the group must have a Website and a Facebook page that includes the name of all the band members.
Registration fees for Bands
Membership & annual dues
Regular
- Initiation fee: $195/person | $65 is returned to the AFM as initiation fees to the Federation (IFF)
- Annual dues: $215/person | If joining after June 30: $107.50/person
Student
- Initiation fee: Free
- Annual dues: $215/person | If joining after June 30: $107.50/person
Band
- Initiation fee: $50/person
- Annual dues: $215/person | If joining after June 30: $107.50/person
Permit-holding
- The permit fee is calculated according to the GMMQ's minimum standards or the applicable agreement.
All fees are tax deductible.
Fees and penalties policy
Fees and penalties policy applicable to the payment of annual dues
Authorized payment method
- Credit card, debit, check, or cash
- Pre-authorized debits (PADs)
- AccèsD or at the counter of any Caisse Desjardins branch
Forms
