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2021-2024 CTA Up for Ratification
Proposed amendments to the 2021-2024 Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA) are now subject to ratification by the affected Equity membership.

Regular, Regular - Extended Visa, and Life members of Equity, in good standing, who have been engaged under any theatre agreement or policy, with the exception of engagement under the Artists' Collective Policy or the Festival Policy, within the six-year period ending (December 1, 2014 to November 29, 2020), or who registered to vote before April 15, 2020, are eligible to vote on the proposed changes.

Voting starts today, December 3, 2020. Voting will conclude on December 17, 2020, and will be conducted online and by telephone only. Eligible voters should look for a ratification ballot in their email inbox today.

COVID-19 Addendum
In addition to voting on the proposed amendments to the 2021-2024 CTA (including minimum fees and other monetary amounts), eligible voters will notice a second question on the ballot. Voters are being asked to vote on a separate series of temporary easements to the CTA to accommodate changes in our workplace due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

More information is available on the CTA Ratification web page (member login required).

The results of the ratification will be announced on e-Drive and on Equity's website on December 18, 2020. Pending a successful ratification, the amended terms will take effect January 11, 2021.

Questions
If you believe you are an eligible voter and you have not received a ballot, please contact Equity's National Office by email (communications@caea.com) or phone (1-800-387-1856 or 416-867-9165 in Toronto) for assistance as soon as possible.

Please email Arden R. Ryshpan - Executive Director at execdir@caea.com, or Margaret Thompson - Business Representative Manager - Theatre Agreements at margaret@caea.com for any additional information or with any questions regarding the negotiation and ratification of this Agreement.
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