OTTAWA, ON – For the first time in almost 30 years, this year’s Bluesfest is opening with a unionized labour force. Due to COVID crowd restrictions, live performance workers were
STRATFORD, ON – In a decisive victory, the wardrobe production shop workers for the Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada have voted to join IATSE Local 357. While the wardrobe running
The Creative Industries Coalition is pleased to note that Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s second federal budget, while fiscally prudent, includes some further financial support for the live performing arts sector,
Agreement settles class-action lawsuit Toronto, ON – Hundreds of current and former workers at factual TV company Cineflix will share $2.5 million in a deal to settle a class-action lawsuit
During a meeting last month between the Creative Industries Coalition (IATSE, Equity, CFM, and the ADC) and the federal Deputy Heritage Minister Isabelle Mondou, we raised concerns that the federal
VANCOUVER, BC – The IATSE continues to move forward with progressive initiatives, and one Vancouver local union has been a leader. The Arts & Cultural Workers Union, IATSE B778 has finally
The IATSE’s Pre-Budget Submissions to the federal government lay out the issues facing the live performance industry and our short-term and long-term recommendations for providing needed stability. EnglishFrench
The Government of Canada has reintroduced a bill to modernize the Broadcasting Act. The IATSE supports the intent of the legislation and looks forward to working with MPs and Government
In addition to many meetings, here is our most recent submission to the federal government on how the live performance industry functions, and the supports that are necessary for the
POSITIVE NEWS! The $300/wk Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit portal is now open for applications in regions that are subject to 50% venue capacity limits. IATSE continues to lobby for increases
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