Last year, Equity successfully renegotiated the Opera Agreement, Canadian Opera Agreement, Vancouver Opera Agreement, Les Grands Ballet Agreement, National Arts Centre Music Department and Special Events Agreements, and Equity-Second City Agreement – which is currently being ratified.
2025 also saw the release of an updated Dance Opera Theatre Policy (DOT), the launch of the INDIE 3.0, and a revised Senior and Disabled Artist Program.
The year ahead will be focused on renegotiating three more ballet agreements under Equity’s jurisdiction.
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.
Suggestions for improvements should be shared with Executive Director, Alex Levine, by email at agreements@caea.com by the stated deadlines.
Please note: The negotiation dates specified below are subject to change.
DANCE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
Royal Winnipeg Ballet Agreement
Expiry Date: June 30, 2026
Negotiations are scheduled to take place in March. Affected Equity members have been consulted directly.
National Ballet of Canada Agreement
Expiry Date: June 30, 2026
Negotiations are scheduled to take place in June. Affected Equity members have been consulted directly.
Alberta Ballet Agreement
Expiry Date: June 30, 2026
Negotiation dates have not been confirmed. Affected Equity members have been consulted directly.
ENGAGEMENT POLICIES UNDER REVIEW
There are no engagement policies under review in 2026.
Equity's Council Policies necessitate consultation with members affected by agreements and/or policies in advance of negotiation and/or review.
Please be advised: Emails received at agreements@caea.com are kept confidential but are shared with Equity staff working on a set of negotiations or policy revisions.