PHYSICAL OFFICES CLOSED: To protect our staff and responding to provincial statutes, Equity's two 'physical' offices are closed until further notice. Equity staff is working remotely to provide essential service. (learn more) RESOURCE PAGE: Equity has created a list of organizations, activities, and links that are aimed at assisting artsworkers in live performance. An archive of Equity's own updates and activities are available on this page as well. Finally, please check the news page for the most recent updates.
Today, Equity is launching a grassroots member campaign to ask for Member of Parliament (MP) support to extend the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). more…
Council President Scott Bellis and Executive Director Arden R. Ryshpan hosted Equity’s seventh online video meeting looking at your personal finances in these challenging and uncertain times. more…
At its meeting of Monday, May 25, 2020, Equity's national Council elected Councillor Kerry Davidson (B.C. and Yukon), as First Vice-President for a two-year (2020-2022) term.. more…
As a result of the impact on the economy from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Government has created a number of programs to support both individuals and organizations. . more…
The Mental Health & Wellness Task Force, has launched an initiative to connect one-on-one with members across the country in need of support during this time of isolation. Councillors and Task Force colleagues will be phoning members to check-in, lend an ear, and connect members to helpful resources. more…
Earlier today, the federal Minister of Heritage Steven Guilbeault announced details regarding the COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations, including allocation of the previously announced $500M across the arts and culture, heritage, and sport sectors. more…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, Equity has been working to keep the membership up-to-date on issues of importance, including production cancellation and contract termination interpretations, advocacy initiatives and available information on government programs that would benefit you.
Today, we want to tell you what Equity is doing internally to manage its own operations during this pandemic. more…