PACT / News

August 24, 2026

Information regarding the upcoming bylaw revision vote.

July 22, 2026

PACT's Response to the Federal Lobbying Regulations

PACT's submission to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics - Satutory Review of the Lobbying Act.

June 30, 2026

Federal Lobbying Registration Rules Update

Federal lobbying registration rules and how they may apply to theatre organizations.

June 29, 2026

PACT/ADC 659 Ratification Results

PACT announce their members voted to ratify the proposed PACT/ADC 659 Agreement.

June 3, 2026

Call for Applications: Rising Tides Co-Hort 2026-2027

Rising Tides is a paid, skill development and mentorship platform designed for IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour) performing arts administrators and managers.

May 22, 2026

PACT's Pre-budget Submission for 2026

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, PACT submitted their budget 2026 recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance as part of the budget consulation process.

May 5, 2026

Shifting Grounds: A recap of PACTcon 2026

April 27, 2026

Announcing the Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award 2026 Receipient

Meet the 2026 Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award recipient, and protégé!

April 27, 2026

Announcing the PACT Green Award 2026 Recipient

Meet the 2026 PACT Green Award recipient and runner-up!

March 31, 2026

Canadian Theatre Training Summit held on World Theatre Day

On March 27, World Theatre Day, PACT & CITT/ICTS hosted a national conversation brining together education and arts leaders from across the country to address the current state of theatre training in Canada.

March 27, 2026

Forty-One Million Stories - And Its Only the Beginning

PACT and ATFC in partnership with ASSITEJ Canada invite everyone to share in World Theatre Day with the 2026 Canadian Ambassador for World Theatre Day, acclaimed actor, playwright, poet and teacher Walter Borden's message to Canadians.

March 26, 2026

PACT's Support Letter for Creative Export Strategy

On March 26, 2026, PACT issued a letter encouraging the Government of Canada to renew Creative Export Canada.

March 4, 2026

Forty-One Million Stories: Celebrating Canadian Theatre

The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and Association des théâtres francophones du Canada (AFTC) Announce Plans for World Theatre Day.

February 27, 2026

PACT Statement on Proposed Provincial Budget Cuts in Nova Scotia

On February 27, PACT released a statement on the propsed provincial arts and culture budget cuts in Nova Scotia.

January 7, 2026

2026 New Year’s Message from PACT Executive Director

A message from Brad, ED of PACT, at the outset of 2026.

December 11, 2025

Announcing the PACTcon 2027 location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Save the dates!

December 8, 2025

A New Direction for PACT

PACT announce that their membership voted to approve the proposed 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization's future.