How Equity is governed
Elsa Bolam and performer Grant Reddick were presented with Life Membership in Equity in recognition of their extraordinary careers in the performing arts at the Hotel Arts in Calgary, Alberta on October 25, 2010. The recipient of the Larry McCance Award was former Equity Executive Director Susan E. Wallace in recognition of her distinguished service to the Association and its members. Dedicated arts supporter and advisor Frank Glenfield (Edmonton, Alberta) was this year's recipient of Honorary Membership in Equity. The 2010 Stage West - Equity Emerging Theatre Artist Award winner was Bethany Jillard.
The modernization of copyright must not shut creators out.
Landmark study results in creation of a new organization to assist senior artists.
Equity's new Festival Policy, replacing the "Fringe Waiver," enables members, collectives and independent producers to participate and showcase artistic activities in a festival setting.
The National Arts Centre Special Events Agreement has been extended until August 31, 2011 with a 1.5% increase to all fees and monetary amounts.
On the advice of our sister union New Zealand Actors Equity (NZ Equity), Equity members may now accept engagements on the feature film production The Hobbit.
For general auditions scheduled under Clause 8:06 of the CTA and ITA.
The harmonized sales tax was implemented on July 1, 2010 in Ontario and British Columbia.
A volunteer coalition working to mobilize artists to vote for candidates committed to building a vibrant cultural community in Toronto.
Updates to our online fee calculators are now complete. Enhancements include flexible HST/GST options.
Pending ratification, the current Agreement will be renewed until August 31, 2011 with a 1.5% increase to fees and other monetary amounts.
Collaborative pan-Canadian activities raising awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement by all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities.
Leger Marketing, working with Equity Council, is conducting a series of focus groups on members' insurance needs.
The ITR Committee now has a full complement of members and has begun the data collection phase of its mandate.
Executive Director Arden R. Ryshpan is pleased to announce that long-time staff member Keith Davidson has assumed the new role of Director of Business Representative Services.
A periodic correspondence from Equity's Executive Director to the Equity membership - June 6 - So, what could $1.1 billion dollars buy us?
President Allan Teichman looks at Equity's reciprocal agreements.
Members voted 98% in support of the proposed changes. The return rate on the ballots mailed was 22.4%. The new Agreement will take effect July 1, 2010 and extend to June 30, 2013.
Members voted 100% in support of the proposed changes, and 84% of the current company members were in attendance at the vote. The new Agreement will take effect July 1, 2010 and extend to June 30, 2013.
Members voted 100% in support of the proposed changes, and 83% of the current company members were in attendance at the vote. The new Agreement will take effect July 1, 2010 and extend to June 30, 2014.
A pilot project to increase audition access.
Spencer Herbert, MLA for Vancouver-West End and Critic for Tourism, Culture and the Arts, thanks Equity for speaking out against arts funding cuts.
Equity members now have an opportunity to access maternity, parental, sickness and compassionate care benefits through the federal EI program.
MPP Peter Tabuns (NDP, Toronto-Danforth), with the support of Equity, has introduced two Private Members Bills in the Ontario Legislature.
The "tax fairness" bill is aimed at easing the income tax burden on artists. The "tax credits" bill proposes to extend film-style production credits to theatre, music and
dance performance.
Harold Caley (of CaleyWray), Equity's legal counsel, explains the problems that can arise without a properly executed contract.
B.C. Government contemplates devastating arts funding cuts.
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