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Equity is pleased to announce the 2026–2029 National Ballet of Canada Agreement (NBCA) has been ratified. Thank you to all who voted!
Eligible members of Equity voted 100% in support of the proposed changes to the NBCA with a voting return rate of 53%.
Improvements to the NCBA include a 12% increase in fees over the life of the agreement, as well as additional improvements in the areas of benefits, stage management, and apprentices.
The ratified terms of the NBCA come into effect July 1, 2026.
An updated version of the agreement will be available soon.
Please email Executive Director, Alex Levine (execdir@caea.com), or Business Rep. Manager - Ballet & Opera Agreements/Engagement Policies, Ruth Leggett (ruth@caea.com), for any additional information regarding the negotiation and ratification of this agreement.