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.
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September 30, 2025 — Equity is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Councillors: Andrea Ludwig (Eastern Opera), Myra Malley (Stage Management), and Steven Sobolewski (Northern Alberta & Northwest Territories). Steven will also serve as Equity Council’s Secretary-Treasurer.
These appointments follow the resignation of Branden Olsen, Robert Harding, and Lora Brovold, who stepped down due to the challenges of managing their busy professional commitments alongside their Council responsibilities.
Equity's National Annual General Meeting (NAGM) will be held on Monday, October 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm ET via Zoom.
Find out what your Association and its Council have been working on – bargaining, advocacy, finances, committees, and more! It’s a great opportunity to catch up, ask questions, and interact with Councillors, Equity staff, and your fellow members.
View the meeting agenda and register to attend at caea.com/NAGM-2025
September 17, 2025 — Equity is pleased to announce the release of an updated version of the Member Guide to Respectful Workplaces. Developed by Equity Council’s Respectful Workplace Task Force, the Guide details responsibilities, preventive measures, resolutions and resources to help inform, empower and support artists – and encourage a workplace free from abuse, harassment and all forms of inappropriate behaviour.
Key revisions include an updated list of inappropriate behaviours as defined in Equity’s Bylaws, as well as additional information emphasizing the importance of addressing concerns directly with the engager promptly to resolve issues most effectively.
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...