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The decision of artists’ associations and others to launch CSARN arose from the findings of the Senior Artists Research Project. Over three years, SARP studied the circumstances, situation, needs, and interests of Canadian senior artists, looking at what services are presently available to them, and examining relevant international models. The research reports were released in 2011.

The research confirmed that senior artists experience challenges in the areas of Finances, Housing, Career, Health, and Isolation, some of which are shared by other seniors and some of which are unique to artists.

The SARP steering Committee agreed to collaborate to launch a new organization that would be focused exclusively on assisting professional artists to live out their senior years in dignity and respect.

PAL Canada is the national umbrella organization, linking the seven (at present) PAL Chapters, working to provide assistance to older members or those living with disabilities and associates of Canada’s Performing Arts Community, in the areas of health, well-being and affordable accommodation.

StayBillety is the official Online Accommodation Service of Unison. The partnership serves Canada’s broad music community, both industry and fans. The StayBillety platform allows members to indicate their interests and the groups and organizations they support. It connects people with shared interests. Music supporters with extra space can connect with music-makers needing a place to stay. Hosts earn some extra money, and music-makers or music lovers, travelling any time, have the opportunity to save some money on accommodation.

StayBillety welcomes music-makers and music lovers touring Canada or for travel for any occasion. The Unison page on StayBillety connects music-makers needing housing with Hosts supporting the organization. See StayBillety.com/Unison for more. 

When booking, use the Unison affiliate code: UNISON

A portion of StayBillety funds are donated to Unison's Counselling & Health Solutions and Financial Assistance programs to ensure that Unison can continue to provide these much needed services. Hosts and music lovers can rest easy knowing that when they book through StayBillety, they are investing in the continued health of the Canadian music community.