April 24, 2026 — Equity has submitted its brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance as part of its annual pre-budget consultation processes. These consultations provide Canadians and organizations an opportunity to share their priorities ahead of the federal budget.
To read Equity’s entire brief, please click here.
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Equity is pleased to announce a successful conclusion to negotiations with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet for a renewed three-year agreement of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Agreement (RWBA).
Voting will take place from April 16 at 10:00 a.m. CT through April 30 at 12:00 p.m. CT. A complete list of the proposed changes is available here. Eligible voters will be sent a digital ballot by email.
April 1, 2026 — Equity is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026—a milestone marking five decades of advocating for and advancing the working lives of professional artists across Canada’s live performance sector.
A Canadian branch of U.S.-based Actors’ Equity Association was first established in 1954. As the live performance sector evolved, so too did Canadian Equity – culminating on April 1, 1976, when members voted to form an independent Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.
February 17, 2026 — Equity has released a new Member Guide to Recordings, designed to help artists clearly understand what engagers can—and cannot—ask when recording material under the Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA) and Independent Theatre Agreement (ITA).
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...