What constitutes a child performer?
Talent agencies and businesses engaged in child performer recruitment must have a licence from the Employment Standards Branch before they can promote, audition, scout or recruit a child performer. A child under the age of 17, who will be promoted by a talent agency, must have a Child Performer Permit from the Employment Standards Branch. The offence of operating without a licence or contravening the legislation is subject to fines as high as $25,000.00 – $50,000.00.
