May 6, 2025 — Equity is pleased to announce the new Opera Agreement has been ratified. Thank you to all who voted! Eligible members of Equity voted 93.65% in support of the proposed changes with a voting return rate of 29%. The ratified terms take effect July 1, 2025. An updated version of the agreement will be available soon.
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April 29, 2025 — Equity is pleased to announce the Canadian Opera Agreement has been ratified. Thank you to all who voted! Eligible members of Equity voted 94.7% in support of the proposed changes with a voting return rate of 34%. The ratified terms take effect July 1, 2025. An updated version of the agreement will be available soon.
April 14, 2025 — Equity is pleased to share a new tool to help members working under the CTA and ITA invoice the theatre for overtime and infringements.
The Additional Services Invoicing Tool allows members to select overtime or infringement from a dropdown list that will automatically calculate the fee based on the hours entered. The tool also provides direct links to the relevant clauses of the agreement and allows for the easy creation of a PDF invoice to email to the theatre.
January 2, 2025 — As the rules governing the rights and obligations of all members, Equity’s Bylaws are continuously reviewed to ensure they reflect the current needs of the Association and its membership. More often than not, specific bylaws are considered for possible amendment. However, over the past six months, Council has undertaken a significant review process that involved looking at every aspect of the Bylaws, resulting in numerous amendments. Unless otherwise indicated, the revised Equity Bylaws took effect as of January 1, 2025.
After 17 years of dedicated service to Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, Executive Director Arden R. Ryshpan has announced that she will be retiring May 30, 2025. Over the next few weeks, Equity’s National Council will form a Search Committee to work in conjunction with a recruitment firm on finding the Association’s next ED. Read more...
Equity invites you to attend a 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...