OTTAWA, ON – The IATSE is thrilled that Team Unite has been elected as the new leadership of the Canadian

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WINNIPEG, MB – Nine workers in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s wardrobe department have voted in favour of joining IATSE Local

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The Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU) IATSE B-778 and the Contemporary Art Gallery (CAG) have successfully concluded bargaining their

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TORONTO, ON – Canada’s new federal budget, unveiled on April 19, contains much good news for working families but one very large

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January 29, 2021 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.Prime Minister of CanadaOttawa Ontario Via E-mail Dear Prime Minister: As an International Vice President and the Director of Canadian Affairs for the IATSE, I would like to first thank you for the support you have provided to entertainment/gig workers through the CERB, the CRB, and […]

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VANCOUVER, BC – Workers at Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society have unanimously voted for union representation and have joined the Arts

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OTTAWA, ON – There was much good news today for the entertainment industry as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland revealed the Fall Economic Statement, which included several significant policy announcements. Minister Freeland indicated that for Canada’s hardest-hit businesses – such as tourism, hospitality, and arts & entertainment – government will be implementing a Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability […]

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TORONTO, ON – Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault has tabled Bill C:10: An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts. The proposed legislation lists five key objectives: the inclusion of online broadcasting within the scope of the Act, updating broadcasting & regulatory policy to better […]

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VANCOUVER, BC – On October 8, animation workers at Titmouse Vancouver made history by becoming the first animation studio in Canada to become unionized. With 87% of the workers participating in the vote, a resounding 98% voted to join The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 938. “Today, workers at Titmouse Vancouver sent a clear message; there […]

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