Missed this year's National Annual General Meeting? The full meeting recording is now available to watch on YouTube. Copies of all reports presented at the meeting are also available to read here.
Equity is pleased to announce that the 2025-2028 Vancouver Opera Agreement is now available online.
The agreement came into effect July 1, 2025.
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November 6, 2025 — The Government of Canada missed a key opportunity to deliver on its mandate to Build Canada Strong by failing to provide meaningful new support for Canada’s live performance sector. While Canadian Actors' Equity Association (Equity) welcomes the Budget’s continued support for the Canadian Council for the Arts and the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit was not included in this year’s budget.
Click here to read the statement on Budget 2025, issued by the Creative Industries Coalition.
October 16, 2025 — Equity and the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) are pleased to announce a new Best Practices Advisory for Self-Tape Submissions and Video Conferencing Auditions, available on each organization’s website.
The benefits and inherent challenges of digital auditions were key discussion points during the most recent round of negotiations for the Canadian Theatre Agreement, leading Equity and PACT to jointly develop a set of Best Practices to help theatres and artists navigate the process.
August 19, 2025 — Equity is pleased to announce that VIA Rail has joined our Member Advantage Program, offering a 10% discount on most fares. Whether you're travelling for work or fun, take advantage of this membership benefit for your next trip! Login to access your discount code.
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...