September 2025 Newsletter | | |
In this issue:
Truth and Reconciliation Day
CITT/ICTS News:
Launching soon! New CareerHub
National Office Notice
CITT/ICTS 2025 Annual Report
October Zoom Session
CITT/ICTS Education Commission
EXPO-SCÈNE 2026
Rendez-vous 2026
Regional Section News
Welcome New Members!
New on the Callboard Forum
Industry News
Resources
Job Board
Members Area
Thanks to our Contributing Members!
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September 30
National Day for Truth And Reconciliation
The first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was held in 2021. It was created in response to Call to Action 80 in the 94 Calls to Action, calling for a federal statutory day of commemoration. It coincides with Orange Shirt Day, which was first honoured in 2013 by the founding non-profit organization, the Orange Shirt Society.
This day serves to recognize the legacy of Residential Schools, and the painful, ongoing impact it has had on generations of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. It is a day to honour both the Survivors and the many children lost forever.
Click on the following resources to learn more:
CITT/ICTS encourages you to find time to reflect on and honour the Indigenous Peoples of your community 🧡
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Residential schools operated for more than 150 years. While many Survivors share common themes of being separated from family, language, and culture, each experience was also shaped by the child’s community, the school itself, and when and where they attended.
In this video, Kaila Johnston, Director of Education, Outreach and Public Programming, at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, explains why assuming all experiences were the same risks overlooking the unique histories and healing journeys of Survivors.
Click here to watch the video (approx. 2 minutes, UM News, University of Manitoba).
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📣 Launching soon!
CareerHub: A new and improved Job Board
Furthering our mission to work for the betterment of the Canadian live performance community, and to help support career development at every stage, we are delighted to announce the upcoming launch of CareerHub, a rebranded and expanded version of the CITT/ICTS Job Board.
While continuing to feature job opportunities in live event production, CareerHub will support the promotion and dissemination of a wider scope of learning opportunities and career advancement with the addition of two new posting categories:
• Apprenticeships: This category is dedicated to apprenticeship and internship opportunities that help emerging professionals develop essential career skills.
• Professional Development: This category is dedicated to various learning opportunities such as courses, workshops and job shadowing that support the career growth of those who are emerging into or are currently in the industry.
→ Each category will have its own dedicated page on the platform, allowing users to conduct more targeted and effective searches.
→ Posting to either of these new categories will be free for everyone, members and non-members alike, in order to encourage publications from a wide range of theatres, cultural venues, organizations, and companies.
→ There will be no changes to traditional job postings. The process and the submission form on the new CareerHub will be nearly identical to those on the Job Board, and as before, CITT/ICTS members can post an unlimited number of jobs for free, and non-members can submit job postings for a CA$50 fee.
→ Target launch date is October 6. Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements, and start preparing your career growth opportunities to post on CareerHub!
CITT/ICTS wishes to acknowledge the generous support of the National Arts Centre, which made this job platform enhancement possible, and the additional support from Culture Works Canada through their Student Workplace Program.
Warmly,
The National Office Team and Board of Directors
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National Office Notice:
Canada Post Labour Dispute
On September 26, 2025, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a national strike that will cause postal delays.
Due to this disruption we kindly ask that all payments to CITT/ICTS be made electronically. Please do not send cheques in the mail. Should you need to make a payment via cheque please email support@citt.org for specific instructions.
Learn more and view updates on the CUPW national strike here.
Thank you for your understanding and collaboration!
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Now available!
CITT/ICTS 2025 Annual Report
We invite you to learn about the activities and accomplishments of the National Board, Office, Regional Sections, and Committees over the past year, as well as the objectives for the upcoming year.
→ READ THE ANNUAL REPORT
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October Zoom Session
The House Light Dilemma - House Lights in Life after Tungsten
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Free. On Zoom. Open to all. Registration is required.
Join us for an informative session on LED house lights! In the past, lighting for theatres was often an afterthought. Bulbs were cheap, simple and quality dimming was assured. However, measures put in place by governments worldwide to reduce energy consumption have made incandescent bulbs increasingly difficult to source. Most theatres have turned to 'dimmable' LED retrofit bulbs, but performance varies wildly.
This session will explore LED house light options, how LED fixtures dim, how to choose LED replacements, and what we can do with our existing equipment to improve performance.
Guest Presenter: Jess McNabb, DMX and Production Lighting Specialist at Optics Lighting and Controls.
→ REGISTER HERE
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Upcoming Meeting
CITT/ICTS Education Commission
Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM ET - On Zoom
Are welcome: Educational institutions representatives.
Open to: Members and non-members.
The Commission seeks to define and uphold national standards while promoting a shared vision for training and professional development. Educational institution representatives who wish to contribute to this commission are welcome to attend. Please note that this meeting will not be recorded. Registration is required.
→ Register here for the meeting
The Educational Commission is led by:
Andrea Lundy, Director of the Production Design and Technical Arts Program at the National Theatre School of Canada and Secretary of the CITT/ICTS National Board of Directors.
Co-Chairs:
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Gavin Fearon, Technical Director, BrockU - Department of Dramatic Arts, Ste. Catharines, ON
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Torin Buzek, Instructor, Technical Theatre (Scenic Construction) - Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
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Travis Hatt, Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, Theatre Production - MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB
The Commission's first meeting was held on Saturday, August 16, during Rendez-vous 2025 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It established the foundation for the commission, and participants deliberated on strategies to fortify connections across the sector and promote collaboration among educators and institutions nationwide. Watch the recording of the first meeting here.
| | ✨ JOIN US AT EXPO-SCÈNE 2026! | | |
Interested in Exhibiting?
Don't wait! The show floor is filling up quickly. We also encourage you to secure your booth space now to take advantage of our Early bird rate.
⏰ Early bird rate deadline:
November 30, 2025
→ View Booth Reservation Information
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Sponsorship & Advertising
Give your company maximum visibility before, during, and after the show! As a sponsor, you'll attract the attention of over 1,800 visitors and industry leaders. Explore our sponsorship and advertising opportunities to find the one that best meets your needs.
→ View Opportunities
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Visitor Registration
As always, registering for a visitor badge is free! This badge gives access to both days of the show, the TEC Talk studios and the Demo Rooms.
Visitor Registration opens:
November 3, 2025
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Travel & Accommodation
HOTELS: Enjoy preferred rates at hotels near the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
AIR TRAVEL: Enjoy discounts on plane tickets with Air Canada, WestJet and Porter.
→ View Hotels & Discount codes
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Pre-show Training
We are excited to confirm that the next edition will include pre-show training.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements!
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Exhibitor List
Several new and returning exhibitors have already confirmed their presence!
→ View Exhibitor List
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Mark your calendars!
Our Call for Sessions will be sent out mid-December 2025.
Do you have an idea for a session, workshop, roundtable, or tour?
Get started on your project!
Rendez-vous 2026 will be held August 12 to 15, 2026 in Ottawa, Ontario.
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The 2025 Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
The Section's Board of Directors issued a call for nominations for board positions, and an election was held during the AGM. We are pleased to announce the composition of the new 2025 board and welcome the section's new chair, Eva Cherney.
We take this opportunity to warmly thank Emma Alderman for their years of service as chair. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors!
2025 Board of Directors:
- Chair – Eva Cherney
- Secretary – Matthew Sirna
- Treasurer – Colin Harris
- Vice-Chair – Stephanie Grinton-Lindsay
- Director-at-Large – Taylor Sinstadt
- Director-at-Large – Jasper Jacobs
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⇢ Mental Health First Aid Training with The AFC
Upcoming Dates
Build Skills and Confidence to Support Mental Health in Your Community! Mental health challenges are common in the performing arts and entertainment industry, but knowing how to respond with confidence isn’t always easy. Whether you’re on set, backstage, or in your creative community, this training will help you feel prepared to step in and make a difference.
Upcoming Zoom Courses:
- October 8 & 9, 12-4 pm ET
- November 5 & 6, 12-4 pm ET
Cost: $200 per participant. Subsidized spots are available.
→ LEARN MORE & REGISTER
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⇢ DataVisual on Display 2025
Eastern Canada - October Dates
DataVisual on Display is a must-attend event for exploring the latest in audiovisual, entertainment, and IT technology! Experience hands-on demos with 40+ leading manufacturers. The tour stops in 5 cities in Eastern Canada in October.
→ CLICK HERE to register for an event near you.
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⇢ ESAC 2025 Conference
October 19-24, 2025 | Toronto, Ontario
There's still time to register! This year's conference will feature:
- 30+ sessions presented by safety leaders, live event professionals, and emergency response planners;
- Keynotes, panels, case studies and demonstrations;
- A bilingual (English et français) Crisis Management Tabletop Simulation;
- 3 free venue tours;
- 5 Pre Conference and Post Conference Workshops:
- The Showstop® Procedure (1 day)
- Occupational Health & Safety Bootcamp (3 hours)
- Crowd Safety Management (2 days)
- Protective Spaces with Good Night Out (3 hours)
- Crisis Leadership for Event Planning (3 hours)
CITT/ICTS Member Benefit: CITT/ICTS Members have access to the special Partner Association fee on registration, a $75 discount on regular price! Visit the page My Membership Benefits for your promo code.
→ LEARN MORE & REGISTER
⇢ Call for Board Members
Deadline to submit: October 31, 2025
ESAC is seeking volunteers to fill four upcoming vacancies on their Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of Canada’s live events community by serving in a leadership role. To address specific needs within the growing organization, they are particularly interested in candidates with professional expertise in law and finance/accounting.
→ VIEW CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS
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⇢ TAEA Canadian Drama Teacher's Conference
In-person & Virtual | October 24-25, 2025
TAEA’s Canadian National Drama Teachers Conference is held each year to provide Canadian theatrical arts educators, teaching artists and theatre practitioners with the opportunity to meet and network with together during an event featuring a wide range of professional development opportunities, keynote speakers, and exhibits on the latest in theatrical technology, artistic and educational resources.
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Friday October 24th: 9 in-person hubs across Canada: Victoria BC - Vancouver BC - Calgary AB Moose Jaw SK - Toronto ON - Stratford ON - Ottawa - Montreal QC - St. Johns NL
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Saturday October 25th: Live Zoom Across Canada
→ LEARN MORE & REGISTER
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⇢ Backstage Access 2026
Northern Alberta Jubilee, Edmonton | March 3-4, 2026
Curated by industry professionals, Backstage Access is a one-of-a-kind event for technicians, stage managers, front of house, booking personnel and high school/post-secondary tech classes to expand their knowledge and skills in the events and entertainment industry, and to hear from industry experts and foster the next generation of entertainment professionals.
Held at the Northern Alberta Jubilee auditorium in Edmonton, the 2026 edition will feature a technology showcase along with multiple educational opportunities. Visitor and vendor registration will be available soon.
→ LEARN MORE & SIGN UP FOR EVENT UPDATES
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⇢ Gun-Smoke Canada
Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness Virtual Course
Next course: Saturday October 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (ET)
Special Effect Pyrotechnics (Type F.3) are high-hazard pyrotechnics articles designed for use by professionals. These articles include items such as Gerbs, Mines, and Comets. These articles would be used in theatre productions, concerts and on film sets. This course is the mandatory first step to a certification as Pyrotechnician - Fireworks/Operator by the Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD). This is a Federal certification, required and recognized from Coast to Coast.
On ZOOM.
CITT/ICTS Members get a $25 discount! Visit My Membership Benefits for details.
Regular price is $225.00 + HST = $254.25
Price for CITT/ICTS members: $200 + HST = $226.00
→ LEARN MORE & REGISTER
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