Deductions and Remittances

An Engager is responsible for the deducting and remitting Working Dues, RRSP contributions, and the applicable insurance premium from Equity members, as well as an equivalent calculation from non-Equity members.

Questions specific to deductions, remittances, and invoicing should be sent directly to our Finance team at engagerAR@caea.com.

Artist Source Deductions

Equity Member Deductions

  • 2.25% for working dues
  • 6% for RRSP contributions
  • Applicable insurance premium

Insurance Premiums

Coverage Level Premium Rate

Premium 4

$34.00 per member per Engagement Week

The Engagement Week runs from Monday to Sunday, inclusive. If an Artist’s contract starts after Tuesday or ends before Saturday, an Insurance Top Up for the Partial Week of Engagement may be required.

Non-member Permit Filing Fees

  • 8.25% for filing fees
  • Amount equivalent to applicable insurance premium

Please note: Source deductions from non-member Artists are not RRSP, not dues, and not insurance premiums, and should not be reported as such.

Remittances to Equity

Source deductions must be remitted to Equity every second Thursday after the start of engagement by the first Artist on the production (often the Stage Manager).

As Equity must be able to reconcile the amount remitted for each individual Artist, it’s important to provide the following with your cheque:

  • A Remittance Spreadsheet listing each Artist, their contractual fees, and deductions
  • Additional riders
  • Any other supporting documentation required for reconciling the cheque

Late remittances will be assessed a 2% percent interest charge, compounded monthly.

Have questions or need more information?

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