Wednesday, January 1, 2020
New Year's Day - Statutory Holiday
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National & Western Offices Closed |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Local Time
Location: National & Western Offices
Friday, January 3, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Local Time
Location: National & Western Offices
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Stage Management Committee
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Atlantic Members Meeting - Charlottetown PEI
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59 Dorchester Street |
| Time: |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Description: |
Atlantic councillor Karen Bassett invites members to ring in the New Year with some Equity cheer. Let's share food and drink, connect with your fellow artists, and talk about what matters to you for 2020! |
Monday, January 27, 2020
| Time: |
12:00 p.m. (ET) |
| Location: |
Meeting by Teleconference |
Atlantic Members Meeting - Fredericton NB
| Location: |
Maxwell's Restaurant and Bar - 659 Queen Street |
| Time: |
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Description: |
Atlantic councillor Karen Bassett invites members to ring in the New Year with some Equity cheer. Let's share food and drink, connect with your fellow artists, and talk about what matters to you for 2020! |
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Equity Ontario Members Meeting
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Creed's Coffee Bar, 390 Dupont St, Toronto, ON |
| Description: |
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Catch up with your Ontario Councillors! Raise a concern or ask a question. Updates on CTA negotiations, Not in OUR Space!, and much more. All members and apprentices in good standing are welcome! Bring your membership card. Email ontariocouncillors@caea.com with any suggestions or questions. |
Friday, February 14, 2020
Western Office Closing Early (PT)
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Western Office Closing Early
Description: In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions.
National Office Closing Early - Staff Memorial
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: National Office Closing Early
Description: In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions.
Monday, February 17, 2020
Family Day - Statutory Holiday
| Location: |
National & Western Offices Closed |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |
Stage Management Committee
Sunday, February 23, 2020
In-Person Council Meeting
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All Day |
| Location: |
Toronto |
Monday, February 24, 2020
2020 Equity Honours Awards Reception
| Location: |
Artscape Daniels Spectrum - Toronto, ON |
| Description: |
Equity members in good standing are cordially invited to join colleagues and friends to congratulate this year's Honours Awards recipients. Doors open: 6:30 p.m. / Presentations begin: 7:30 p.m. / Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St. E., Toronto, ON. |
In-Person Council Meeting
| Time: |
All Day |
| Location: |
Toronto |
Monday, March 9, 2020
National Annual General Meeting
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: The Internet! - this will be Equity's first ever all electronic NAGM
Description: This will be a Zoom meeting. Visit www.caea.com in early 2020 for information on how to login. Only Equity members in good standing may attend. Member must login to Equity's website to attend the meeting.
Proposed Agenda:
- Council President report and questions
- Executive Director report and questions
- Receipt of the audited financial statements and appointment of the auditor for the coming year
- Member resolutions, if any*
*Please submit resolutions to Council President Scott Bellis via email to president@caea.com or mail to Equity's National Office by Friday, February 28, 2020.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
[Now Cancelled] Vancouver Opera Negotiation Meeting
This meeting has been cancelled. Outreach to members will take place soon.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Equity Member-Only COVID-19 Information Meeting
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Location: Zoom meeting
Description: Equity will be holding a Zoom webinar member-only meeting to discuss the COVID-19 situation with Executive Director Arden R. Ryshpan, Director of Finance & Administration Marion (Maz) Magoris, CPA, CMA and Associate Executive Director Steven Sparling, on Tuesday, March 17. Members in good standing may attend by signing into Equity's website.
Details are still being worked out. Please check www.caea.com on the afternoon of Monday, March 16 for more information.
Questions may be sent in advance to communications@caea.com or will be fielded live.
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Stage Management Committee
Monday, March 30, 2020
| Time: |
12:00 p.m. (ET) |
| Location: |
Meeting by Teleconference |
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Online COVID-19 Information Meeting with Special Guests
| Location: |
Zoom webinar |
| Description: |
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Equity is holding a third online video meeting with Executive Director Arden R. Ryshpan and special guests MP Julie Dabrusin (Toronto-Danforth), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, David Hope, Executive Director, The AFC and Gord Lewis, President, MBA, Proteus Performance. Members must be in good standing to attend. Log in here. |
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Equity Offices Closing Early
| Location: |
National & Western Offices Closing Early at 3:00 p.m. (local time) |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |
Friday, April 10, 2020
Good Friday - Statutory Holiday
| Location: |
National & Western Offices Closed |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |
Monday, April 13, 2020
| Location: |
National & Western Offices Closed |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |
Monday, April 27, 2020
| Time: |
12:00 p.m. (ET) |
| Location: |
Meeting by Teleconference |
Monday, May 4, 2020
Online COVID-19 Information Meeting - Mental Health
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Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (ET)
Location: Zoom Webinar
Description: Equity is holding a fifth online video meeting with Council President Scott Bellis and special guests and mental health experts Stephanie Kersta MSc RP and Carolyn Plater MSW RSW, who will share valuable information on building and strengthening resiliency during COVID-19.
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Monday, May 11, 2020
Stage Management Committee
Nova Scotia Strong Equity Meeting
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Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (AT)
Location: Zoom Meeting
Description: Atlantic councillor Karen Bassett invites Nova Scotia Equity members to a gathering via Zoom. We'll reacquaint with the artists we love and gather strength from one another in trying times. It's a BYOB sociable, that will be light on business and big in heart.
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Friday, May 15, 2020
Equity Offices Closing Early
| Location: |
National & Western Offices Closing Early at 3:00 p.m. (local time) |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |
Monday, May 18, 2020
Victoria Day - Statutory Holiday
| Location: |
National & Western Offices Closed |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |
Newfoundland Equity Gathering (Online)
| Location: |
Newfoundland Equity Gathering (Online) |
| Description: |
Atlantic Councillor Karen Bassett invites Newfoundland Equity members to a gathering via Zoom. We'll unite artists across the island, share resources, and gather inspiration from ingenious creativity in a physically restricted world. Council president Scott Bellis will join us from B.C. Truly a coaster to coaster! Raise a glass or a cup of tea on Victoria Day in Newfoundland. (Invitation sent via email).Time: 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. NT |
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Online COVID-19 Information Meeting
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Time: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. (ET)
Location: Zoom Webinar
Description: Join Council President Scott Bellis and Executive Director Arden R. Ryshpan at Equity’s sixth online video meeting about the health and safety requirements needed to open up the live performance sector post COVID-19. This meeting opens what will be an ongoing dialogue between Equity and its membership on this topic.
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Monday, May 25, 2020
| Time: |
12:00 p.m. (ET) |
| Location: |
Meeting by Teleconference |
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Money Matters: Online Member Information Meeting
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Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (ET)
Location: Zoom Webinar
Description: Join Council President Scott Bellis and Executive Director Arden R. Ryshpan at Equity’s seventh online video meeting about financial matters. More information and video link HERE.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Equity's Council has convened an emergency meeting for this Tuesday June 9, 2020.
| Time: |
12:00 p.m. (ET) |
| Location: |
Meeting by Teleconference |
Council has been listening to the personal stories of members, both away from and #inthedressingroom. We recognize an urgent need to discuss the current state of our community in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement and commit to any actions we might take as an organization to respond to the needs of our membership.
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Arden R. Ryshpan Appears at Federal Standing Committee on Finance
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Time: Approximately 5:00 p.m. ET (recommend opening viewing browser at 4:45 p.m.)
Location: Using ParlVU: https://www.ourcommons.ca/webcast/43-1/FINA/38
Description:
Executive Director Arden R. Ryshpan and John Morgan Lewis, International Vice-President and Director of Canadian Affairs for the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), have been invited to speak before the federal Standing Committee on Finance about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Equity, IATSE and our live performance colleagues in the arts and culture sector.
Note: Video feed is available in both English and French; ASL is not provided but closed captioning is available.
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Sunday, June 21, 2020
Stage Management Committee
Monday, June 29, 2020
Staying Warm - A Guide to Allyship in Action
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Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (ET)
Location: Online Zoom Webinar
Description: Equity’s national Council invites Equity members to attend a Council education session entitled Staying Warm - A Guide to Allyship in Action. More information HERE.
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Council Meeting (Videoconference)
| Time: |
All Day |
| Location: |
Toronto |
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Manitoba and Nunavut Equity Gathering (Online)
| Location: |
Online Zoom Meeting |
| Time: |
5:00 to 6:30 p.m. CT |
| Description: |
Join Councillors Donna Fletcher (Manitoba & Nunavut) and Melissa Novecosky (Stage Management) to find out what’s going on at Equity, ask questions, raise concerns and visit with fellow members of our community. Contact Donna Fletcher at donnaf@caea.com with any questions you would like addressed. (Invitation sent via email). |
Council Meeting (Videoconference)
| Time: |
All Day |
| Location: |
Toronto |
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Canada Day - Statutory Holiday
| Location: |
National & Western Offices Closed |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |
Monday, August 3, 2020
Civic Holiday - Statutory Holiday
| Location: |
National & Western Offices Closed |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |
Stage Management Committee
Monday, August 24, 2020
| Time: |
12:00 p.m. (ET) |
| Location: |
Meeting by Teleconference |
Monday, September 7, 2020
Labour Day - Statutory Holiday
| Location: |
National & Western Offices Closed |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Stage Management Committee
Monday, September 21, 2020
| Time: |
12:00 p.m. (ET) |
| Location: |
Meeting by Teleconference |
Monday, October 12, 2020
Thanksgiving - Statutory Holiday
| Location: |
National & Western Offices Closed |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |
Sunday, October 25, 2020
In-Person Council Meeting
| Time: |
All Day |
| Location: |
Toronto |
Monday, October 26, 2020
In-Person Council Meeting
| Time: |
All Day |
| Location: |
Toronto |
2020 National Annual General Meeting
Time: TBA
Location: Toronto
Description:
Monday, November 2, 2020
Stage Management Committee
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Remembrance Day - Statutory Holiday (National except MB, ON, QC, NS)
| Location: |
Western Offices Closed |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |
Monday, November 30, 2020
| Time: |
12:00 p.m. (ET) |
| Location: |
Meeting by Teleconference |
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Stage Management Committee
Friday, December 25, 2020
Christmas Day - Statutory Holiday
| Location: |
National & Western Offices Closed |
| Description: |
In the case of a workplace or health and safety emergency during the holiday period when Equity's offices are closed, please call the National Office 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto) and follow the "in case of emergency" instructions. |