On October 26, 2020 Equity will be holding the 2020 National AGM via Zoom webinar. The streaming link and login instructions are now available HERE.
Proposed changes for the recently negotiated 2020-2023 Alberta Ballet Agreement (ABA) between Equity and the Alberta Ballet were ratified by the eligible Equity membership. more…
The Association will be running a basic dues billing on November 1, 2020, issuing invoices to members for basic dues of $90, plus any basic dues and penalties accrued to November 1, 2019; all basic dues payments for the period May 1 to October 31, 2020 have been forgiven. more…
Equity announces that bargaining for the 2019-2022 Les Grands Ballets Agreement (LGBA) has successfully concluded. more…
The last six months have been unprecedented in our history. Your elected Council and the Association's staff have been hard at work providing support to the membership during the COVID-19 pandemic. more…
On October 5 the federal government opened the application process for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB). more…
Today the Governor General Her Excellency The Right Honourable Julie Payette read the Liberal Government’s Speech from the Throne. Their plan is based on four foundations. more…
Bargaining for the 2020-2024 Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA) between Equity and the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) has been completed, pending final agreement on the proper implementation of provincial ESA regulations for Stage Managers. more…
Equity is proud to release its comprehensive COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines & Protocols, which will be in effect from Monday, September 21 across Equity’s jurisdiction. more…
Equity is pleased to launch the HAVEN Helpline today! The Harassment and Violence Emergency Network (HAVEN) Helpline is a bilingual 24/7 reporting line for any Artist working under an Equity contract to report abuse of power, bullying, discrimination (including, but not limited to, acts of ableism, ageism, racism, or sexism), harassment or sexual harassment, reprisal, or violence caused by a member of Equity while working under Equity agreements and engagement policies. more…