Agents are where the work is, and Hollywood and Vancouver are where most of the Hollywood work is. And so should you be if you want to be an actor, especially if you want to be an actor with an agent. Read on, then. There are all different kinds of agents. One of the most important differences is between franchised agents and non-franchised agents.
Franchised agents are good.
You definitely want a franchised agent. It is not an absolute guarantee that you will not be treated inappropriately, but if you are, you have recourse to file a grievance. Union actors also get better wages and better working conditions than non-union actors. It is almost impossible to build a decent career if you are not a union worker. So never sign with a non-franchised agent.