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2024–2029 National Arts Centre Agreements Ratified

June 26, 2025

Equity is pleased to announce the National Arts Centre Special Events Agreement (NACSEA) and National Arts Centre Music Department Agreement (NACMDA) have been ratified. Thank you to all who voted!

Eligible members of Equity voted 100% in support of the proposed changes to the Special Events Agreement with a voting return rate of 25%, and 100% in support of the proposed changes to the Music Department Agreement with a voting return rate of 28%.

The new agreements include significant improvements in the areas of fees and working conditions, as well as a restructuring of the agreements to create consistency between them.

The ratified terms of the NACSEA and NACMDA will each come into effect immediately, retroactive to September 1, 2024.

Updated versions of the agreements will be available soon.

For any questions or additional information regarding this agreement, please email Business Rep. Manager – Ballet & Opera Agreements/Engagement Policies, Ruth Leggett (ruth@caea.com).

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