Member Updates

Bill 31: the Skin Cancer Protection Act fails to pass as Ontario Legislature Adjourns:

Friday, January 25, 2013
The JCTA is pleased to announce to its membership that Bill-31 the Skin Cancer Protection Act failed to pass when the Ontario legislature adjourned on June 1st.… continue reading

Canadian Conference Call – June 16 at 3pm EST – Get Proactive with your Government

Friday, January 25, 2013
Dear Salon Owners,
 
Conference Call June 16th 2011 at 3:00pm EST (4:00pm AST, 2:00pm CST, 1:00 MST, 12:00pm PST)
 
Call Toll Free: 1-888-289-4573 when the operator asks for the access code enter 7518252. The operator will ask your name and ask you to press # after you say your name.… continue reading

All Points Bulletin – Toronto – Bus Ad condemning indoor tanning

Friday, January 25, 2013
All Toronto salons. Be on the lookout for TTC buses with the following advertising – “I wouldn’t be caught dead in a tanning bed”. This ad has gone too far and we need to have it removed. The JCTA is sending a letter to the Transit Company and to the Advertisers Standard Council to have it remove… continue reading

For New Brunswick Salons

Friday, January 25, 2013
Tanning Myths Revealed
  • Do the perceived benefits of tanning outweigh the risks?
  • Do you seek opportunities to enjoy the sun and work on your tan?
  • Do you consider tanning a natural process with high appeal?
  • Do you think it is “un-cool” to apply sunscreen in front of your friends?
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For Nova Scotia Salons – Warning Sign Package from the Government

Friday, January 25, 2013
Dear Nova Scotia Salon Members, Please find attached the package now being sent to salons across the province. There is some good news
  1. The photo is not being used on the warning signs
  2. The wordings on the warning sign “There is no safe way to tan” has been removed
  3. They have clarified that salon will still be able to promote the product, which would include base tans and vitamin d production.
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