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Equity's Agreement Negotiations & Engagement Policies Under Review in 2026

Last year, Equity successfully renegotiated the Opera Agreement, Canadian Opera Agreement, Vancouver Opera Agreement, Les Grands Ballet Agreement, National Arts Centre Music Department and Special Events Agreements, and Equity-Second City Agreement.

2026 will be focused on renegotiating the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Agreement, National Ballet of Canada Agreement, and Alberta Ballet Agreement.

Suggestions for improvements should be shared with Executive Director, Alex Levine, by email at agreements@caea.com.

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Equity Second City Agreement Ratification Scheduled

Equity is pleased to announce a successful conclusion to negotiations with Second City for a renewed three-year agreement of the Equity Second City Agreement (ESCA).

Voting will take place from January 12 at 10:00 a.m. ET through January 26 at 10:00 a.m. ET. A complete list of the proposed changes is available here. Eligible voters will be sent a digital ballot by email.

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