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Equity is pleased to announce a successful conclusion to negotiations with the National Arts Centre (NAC) for the National Arts Centre Special Events Agreement (NACSEA) and National Arts Centre Music Department Agreement (NACMDA). Voting is open June 11 at 10:00 a.m. ET through June 26, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Voting information and a complete list of the proposed changes for the NACSEA and NACMDA are available online. Eligible voters will be sent a digital ballot by email on the first day of voting. If ratified, the terms of the NACSEA and NACMDA will each come into effect immediately, retroactive to September 1, 2024.
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Equity is pleased to announce a successful conclusion to negotiations with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens for a renewed three-year agreement of the LGBA. Voting is open May 22 at 10:00 a.m. ET through June 9, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET. A complete list of the proposed changes is available here. Eligible voters will be sent a digital ballot by email. If ratified, the terms of the LGBA will come into effect July 1, 2025.
May 20, 2025 — Equity is pleased to announce the launch of a revised Dance • Opera • Theatre (DOT) Engagement Policy, the new terms coming into effect August 4, 2025.
After a thorough review process, a number of amendments have been made to significantly improve working conditions for members under the DOT, including: The DOT Engagement Policy includes minimum fees and other provisions for non-standard, small-scale engagements in dance, opera, and theatre, in addition to Equity members working at educational institutions.
May 12, 2025 — Canadian Actors’ Equity Association is excited to announce Alex Levine’s appointment as its new Executive Director. A labour leader, entertainment lawyer, award-winning screenwriter and television producer, Levine officially assumes his duties May 20, 2025, succeeding Arden R. Ryshpan in the role she has held at Equity for over 17 years.
Levine’s previous experience includes over a decade at Writers Guild of Canada as a Delegate, Councillor, Treasurer, and finally, President and Chief Spokesperson. During his tenure as President, he steered the WGC through a leadership transition as well as challenging labour negotiations that necessitated the WGC’s historic first Strike Authorization Vote. Read more...
April 14, 2025 — Equity is pleased to share a new tool to help members working under the CTA and ITA invoice the theatre for overtime and infringements.
The Additional Services Invoicing Tool allows members to select overtime or infringement from a dropdown list that will automatically calculate the fee based on the hours entered. The tool also provides direct links to the relevant clauses of the agreement and allows for the easy creation of a PDF invoice to email to the theatre.
Equity invites you to attend a Member Orientation Session. The two-hour course is meant to provide participants with an understanding of Equity’s core responsibilities, an overview of how collective agreements work, a summary of their benefits, and an awareness of their rights and responsibilities as members of the Association.
Members can register to attend an upcoming Member Orientation Session by clicking here. Read more...