Benefits of a CASC Membership

Get access to affordable health benefits, car insurance, everyday discounts, exclusive news and more.

CASC is happy to have teamed up with AFBS, ACTRA, Hub International, Perkopolis and other companies to bring our members benefits. Please read carefully how to access your benefits. If you have any questions, please email info@canadianstandup.ca

One of the most important benefits you get from being a CASC Member are voting rights. All CASC Members have the right to attend meetings, including the Annual General Meeting and committee meetings, at which they also have voting privileges.

VOTING RIGHTS

All CASC members have the right to attend meetings and vote at the Annual General Meeting and committee meetings.

ACCESS TO RESSOURCES

CASC Members will have access to special content, exclusive links and news about the government, grants and more.

DISCOUNTED PERKS

CASC Members will get discounts from companies, partners and organizations that we have partnered with.

Unifor

As a Member of CASC, you will have access to Unifor and all the benefits that come with it.

Package of union benefits: The national union will secure an accessible benefits package allowing members in community chapters to opt-in to a coverage plan.

Networking and training: The national union will work to connect members in community chapters with education opportunities when available. The national union will also attempt to develop an education program and to connect the work of the chapter to the general work and activities of the union.

The Arts & Entertainment Plan®

Need personal health insurance? Membership in CASC comes with access to the popular Arts & Entertainment Plan®, an affordable health insurance plan offered by the not-for-profit insurer AFBS. And accessing the plan has become even easier with the online quoting and enrollment functionality which boasts the fastest application process in Canada.

The Arts & Entertainment Plan® is designed to help artists manage their health care costs. CASC members are guaranteed acceptance* into the plan, with no medical questionnaires necessary and no refusals based on pre-existing conditions.

There are two plan options: Standard and Comprehensive. Both options offer dental, prescription drugs, extended health care (hospital room, acupuncture, massage etc…), and travel emergency medical coverage. Both options also provide life and AD&D; insurance and a Member and Family Assistance Program. There’s a monthly payment option available and premiums may be tax-deductible.

The Arts & Entertainment Plan® website will give you a price quote in just two steps and it enables you to enroll in the plan and pay online by credit card.

CASC Members need to provide their User ID as part of the enrollment process, this can be entered in the Organization Code field when signing-up online.

For more information about the costs and benefits of The Arts & Entertainment Plan® you can go here.

*must be over 18 and under 71 to enroll

AFBS Group Home and Auto Insurance Program

As a Member of CASC, you have access to AFBS’ group discount on home and auto insurance. This could mean better rates and better value for you and your loved ones.

We encourage you to telephone the provider, HUB International, to obtain a free, no-obligation quote and learn more about the program.

Members have been thrilled with the level of service and preferred rates that HUB provides. Call HUB at 1-888-749-7800 or get a quote online today.

Wyndham Hotels

All CASC Members will receive discounts for Ramada, Wingate and Baymont hotels. Must be logged in and a paid member to receive link.

Harassment and Violence Emergency Network

HAVEN Helpline is a counseling and support service. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. A national, bilingual critical incident reporting line available to members of ACTRA and the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC).

Haven Hotline

Comedian Database

As a member, you get to add your name to our gig database where producers can find the comedian they need for their event.

Perkopolis Perks

Perkopolis is Canada’s leading provider of fully managed discount programs in use by over 1500 Canadian organizations. Our turnkey Perk Programs enable corporations, associations, property managers and retailers to provide a powerful attraction and retention tool at no cost and with minimal administrative overhead.

Our Perk Programs have no setup fees, no administration fees, and no per-employee fees. Qualified organizations get access to our full range of discounts, benefits and value-added services, backed by our bilingual Perkopolis concierge team.

Access Resources

Being a CASC Member gives you access to content about grants, lobbying, visas, government updates and exclusive events.