The Stratford Festival engages Artists under the Stratford Addendum to the Canadian Theatre Agreement — an agreement that modifies the terms and conditions of the CTA to reflect the Festival’s production process and the Artists who are part of it.
The current agreement expires November 30, 2027.
It’s important to take the time to read the Stratford Addendum to the CTA in its entirety to understand everyone’s rights and responsibilities under the agreement.
Yes! Members are always welcome to submit ideas for changes and improvements to Equity’s collective agreements and engagement policies by emailing agreements@caea.com. If you are proposing a revision to a specific clause, please include the clause number.
Equity also sends out a general call for proposals ahead of the bargaining period for a new collective agreement.
All suggestions are confidential.
Engagers are responsible for maintaining safe and respectful workplaces. The Engager has a further obligation to provide workers with a recourse for raising concerns without fear of reprisal and to promptly investigate any safety concerns or incidents of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. For more information, ask your Engager about their Respectful Workplace Policy.
Whether you need help with a contract, have questions about your agreement, or need to report a safety concern, Equity’s Business Reps are available to answer your questions and provide support.
The Stratford Festival was founded in 1952 by Tom Patterson. Located in Stratford, Ontario, the Festival is North America’s largest classical repertory theatre company. Each season, a dozen or more productions are presented, including classical and contemporary dramas and musicals, with special emphasis on the works of Shakespeare.
Equity’s first collective agreement with the Stratford Festival was negotiated in 1954.
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