Becoming a member of Equity is an important step in your career. Membership opens up opportunities and provides rights and benefits, but it also carries responsibilities. There is no single “right time” to join Equity. The decision depends on your career stage and the type of work you are doing.
To join Canadian Actors’ Equity, an artist must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a visa permitting work in Canada—unless joining through a reciprocal agreement.
You will be required to complete a Membership Application form and, if applicable, an RRSP contributions form.