May 12, 2023 - Equity is excited to announce the launch of its new 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...

May 4, 2023 - We are ecstatic to announce that the nomination period for the 2024 Equity Honours is now open! The Equity Honours recognize the outstanding contributions of members and other industry professionals to our industry, our Association, and our craft. 

Visit www.caea.com to submit a nomination and learn more about the awards categories and click here to watch the 2022 Honours Awards presentation.

May 18, 2023 - Equity is pleased to announce the ratification of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Agreement (RWBA). The ratified terms of the RWBA will take effect July 1, 2023 and will remain in place until June 30, 2026.

The changes demonstrate significant improvements in the areas of fees, working conditions, and inclusive language. An updated version of the agreement will be available shortly.

May 2, 2023 - Equity is pleased to announce the appointment of Cassandre Mentor to Equity Council, as a representative of the Eastern Ontario and Outaouais region. Cassandre is an Ottawa based performer and graduate of Concordia University's Theatre Performance program. An Equity member since 2013, she has worked on stages and screens in Ontario and Quebec.

Please join us in welcoming Cassandre to Equity Council and feel free to reach out to her at cassandrem@caea.com. Read more...

April 11, 2023 - Canadian Actors' Equity Association (CAEA) wishes to resolutely and unequivocally state our support of Actors' Equity Association (AEA) and its members in their negotiation of a consolidated touring agreement with the Broadway League.

Artists working on tour deserve fair terms and conditions that reflect the ever-increasing costs of being on the road as well as protection from discrimination and harassment, and we hope that these negotiations can be resolved amicably so that audiences will be able to continue to enjoy the exceptional talent that comes to perform in their region. Read more...

March 1, 2023 - Equity is proud to announce the release of The Member Guide to Respectful Workplaces, a comprehensive and accessible introduction to all of the resources available through Equity for fostering safe and respectful workplaces – making it easier for artists to understand their rights and where to go for support. 

Developed by Equity Council’s Safe and Respectful Task Force, the Guide details responsibilities, preventive measures, resolutions and resources to help inform, empower, and support artists, and encourage a workplace free from harm and all forms of inappropriate behaviour. Read more...

January 12, 2023 - In our continuing efforts to balance member services with suitable safety measures, Equity’s National office has reopened to the public, by appointment only.

As the elevators to the Equity office remain locked, you will need to schedule your visit to the Equity office in advance by email. Please visit the Contact Us section of our website for the list of staff emails. Read more...

December 15, 2022 - With the new year not far off, Equity has decided to extend the current members’ insurance plan with Crawford & Company for one additional year. This means that members will experience no change in their insurance coverage in 2023.

Information on the Crawford & Company plan is available on Equity’s website here. We encourage members to check out the video recording of the Insurance Town Hall to see what was discussed and learn more about your insurance as well as other options available to you. Read more...

December 6, 2022 - While the worst of the pandemic appears to have passed, it is important to acknowledge that COVID-19 will continue to be present in our communities for the foreseeable future. As such, we are pleased to share an updated version of our COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines & Protocols.

For any questions about the workplace application of these protocols, email an Equity Business Representative at busrep@caea.com. Read more...

December 2, 2022 - Join us in congratulating the recipients of the 2022 Honours Awards with a special video presentation!

For nearly 50 years, the Equity Honours have recognized members and other industry professionals, acknowledging their outstanding contributions to our industry, our Association, and our craft. While we can’t be together in-person to celebrate these wonderful artists, we are ecstatic to be able to celebrate them, nonetheless. Read more...

November 22, 2022 - Following a very busy year of bargaining that included the renegotiation of six agreements and updating of the Dance, Opera, Theatre Policy, the negotiation schedule for 2023 is already shaping up. 

Equity members who have worked under an agreement or policy listed below are encouraged to contribute to the negotiation or review process. Your experience working under these agreements is invaluable to the negotiation process in determining what advancements are needed. Read more...

July 28, 2022 - A friendly reminder to all Equity members and industry partners that Equity’s contracts were designed to be filled and signed using the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, available here for download. Read more here.