Join us for the next Member Orientation Session, coming up on Monday May 6 at 2 pm EDT!

Register for this session or other upcoming dates at caea.com/Features/Equit…

Not a member but interested in attending? Please contact [email protected]

Hey Equity SMs & Apprentices! The SMArts conference runs from today until April 29 in Toronto and on Zoom, providing a comfortable environment for new or experienced stage managers to hone their skills.

View the 2024 Conference course schedule at stagemanagingthearts.ca/conference/tor…

CanadaLife is inviting members to their upcoming webinar with Workplace Strategies for Mental Health — Addiction, Mental Health and Work: How to Manage It and Advocate for Support on May 7 at 1 pm EST.

Register at upstreamproductions.ca/20240507-cl-we…

Equity is pleased to announce the launch of So You’re a Director Who’s Been Offered a Contract, a handy checklist of important elements to consider when working as a director.

Access the checklist and other DCFID resources at caea.com/dcfid-resources

We're excited to share a new tip sheet and FAQ for the Artists' Collective Policy (ACP) with you!

The brief guide provides artists with a better understanding of how an ACP production works, what their rights are, and best practices.

View the guide at ow.ly/4ljh50R8Jmp

.Canadian Actors' Equity DGC National and ACTRA National have launched Haven, an online resource hub and reporting platform for incidents of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace gvpta.ca/news?trumbaEmb… #CdnArts

HAVEN Online is now available!

We're excited to share this new resource hub and online reporting platform with you, developed in partnership with @DGCtalent and ACTRA National.

Access HAVEN at havenonline.ca

Read more: caea.com/Equiflash-Arch…

Happy #WorldTheatreDay ! Today we celebrate and promote the art of live performance and the work of artists, professionals, organizations, and audiences that bring it to life.

Learn more about World Theatre Day and the #RallyForTheatre campaign at PACT.ca/WorldTheatreDay

Equity is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoff McBride to Equity Council, as the representative for Eastern Ontario & Outaouais.

Please join us in welcoming Geoff back to Equity Council! Connect with him at [email protected]

Read more: caea.com/Equiflash-Arch…

Happy World Theatre Day for Children & Youth! Today is dedicated to introducing young audiences to the world of live performance, advocating for children's right to theatre and art, and celebrating the young artists already making their mark in our industry.

Haven't filled out the Council Survey yet? There's still time! Submit your response by Sunday March 31st.

Didn't receive the survey link in your email? Let us know at [email protected]

Equity members: Canada Council's Annual Public Meeting is coming up on Wednesday March 27! The deadline to submit questions for the Q&A period is this Friday, March 15. Send your questions to [email protected]

More details & registration info below ⬇️

Happy #InternationalWomensDay !

This year's theme is #InspireInclusion , emphasizing the need to recognize the diverse perspectives and experiences of women, especially those in underrepresented communities.

Learn more here: ow.ly/70hI50QO3WW

Equity Council wants to hear from you! Share your input and help guide the work being done by Council as they enter the last year of their term.

Check your email for your survey link! Didn't receive an email? Please contact [email protected]

Join The AFC for their upcoming Mental Health First Aid Training and gain the skills to support those navigating mental challenges, including yourself.

Learn more and register at afchelps.ca/mhfa

Equity is happy to share this upcoming webinar from Canadian Artists Network, free for Equity members to attend!
Behavioral Neurologist Dr. Luis Fornazzari will pick up from where last month's Art & Neuroscience webinar left off.

Learn more & register to attend at canartnet.ca/webinars

Equity is pleased to announce the ratification of the Equity Second City Agreement (ESCA)!
The ratified terms will take effect immediately, retroactive to January 2, 2023, and will remain in place until January 4, 2026.

Read more: ow.ly/Iljx50QGQ1v

Don't forget to vote on the new ESCA if you're eligible! Voting closes this Thursday at 12 pm EST.

Telus Health has announced they will no longer provide support services via the HAVEN Helpline as of February 28.

Equity members are encouraged to report incidents of inappropriate behaviour by email at [email protected]

Full details available at: caea.com/Equiflash-Arch……

Ratification voting on the new ESCA is now open!

If you are eligible to vote, you will have received an email from ElectionBuddy with voting instructions. If you think you're eligible to vote and haven't received this email, please contact [email protected].