Nominations for the 2026 Honours Awards are open! To mark the occasion of Equity's 50th anniversary, Honours will be awarded in each of our 13 regions, presented at a local anniversary event in fall 2026.
The deadline to submit a nomination is April 6, 2026.
Click here to find the nomination form for your region.
Equity is pleased to announce that the 2026–2028 Equity Second City Agreement is now available online.
The agreement came into effect January 5, 2026.
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February 27, 2026 — Canadian Actors’ Equity Association stands in solidarity with the Nova Scotia Arts Coalition in calling on the premier to reverse the devastating cuts to arts and culture funding in a sector that employs roughly 14,000 people in the province. The Nova Scotia Arts Coalition will hold a rally, Wednesday, March 4, at noon outside Province House. We encourage members and supporters to attend, show their support, and urge their MLA to reverse the cuts. Read more...
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...