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ACTRA Supports Locked-Out Rocky Mountaineer Workers
February 22nd, 2012 - TORONTO – Canadian performers are standing in solidarity with locked-out British Columbia workers by urging Oscar nominees to reject the Rocky Mountaineer rail services’ promotional item included in their gift bags. Despite locking out 108 on-board service workers represented by Teamsters Local 31, the rail company has managed to get tickets for a luxury train ride included in Academy Award nominees’ gift bags being handed out by Secret Room Events today in Los Angeles.
Working towards a WIPO International Treaty to Protect Audio-Visual Performers:
February 10th, 2012 - Towards a WIPO International Treaty to Protect Audio-Visual Performers: Stars from around the globe unite to say: “It’s Time” As we enter the final critical phase of negotiations at WIPO, performers from around the globe have created a video calling for an international treaty to protect audio-visual performers’ intellectual property rights. After 20 years of [...]
Creative Coalition Disappointed by Supreme Court Decision on ISPs
February 9th, 2012 - The Canadian creative community today expressed its disappointment with the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to uphold a Federal Court of Appeal ruling that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) cannot be considered ‘broadcasting undertakings.’
ACTRA RACS Celebrating Canadian Performers at the 2012 JUNO Awards
February 8th, 2012 - Toronto – ACTRA Recording Artists’ Collecting Society (RACS) is partnering with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) to sponsor the Rock Album of the Year Award at the 2012 JUNO Awards in Ottawa.
ACTRA Elects New National Executive
February 6th, 2012 - ACTRA’s National Council has elected a new National Executive to join National President Ferne Downey to form ACTRA’s elected leadership.
ACTRA Supports SAG-AFTRA Merger
January 30th, 2012 - TORONTO – Canadian performers applaud the moves by the Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA towards a merger. This past weekend the Boards of Directors of both unions voted overwhelmingly to approve and recommend a plan to unite the unions; members will be asked to vote on the merger package in the coming weeks.
Internet Service Providers Subject to Broadcasting Act, Creative Coalition Tells Supreme Court
January 16th, 2012 - The Canadian creative community and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) appeared in front of the Supreme Court of Canada today to contest the issue of whether ISPs should be subject to the Broadcasting Act when they provide their subscribers with access to video programming.
ACTRA Stage Parent Survival Guide – 2nd edition launched today
January 13th, 2012 - ACTRA STAGE PARENT SURVIVAL GUIDE – 2ND EDITION LAUNCHED TODAY MONTREAL, January 13, 2012: Today ACTRA launched the “The Stage Parent Survival Guide” at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts in Montreal, with author Robyne Baruchel, Canadian actor Jay Baruchel, actor and acting coach Taylor Baruchel and ACTRA National Children’s Advocate and Treasurer Theresa Tova in attendance.
ACTRA Members Ratify New Terms for Local and Regional Television and Radio Commercial Addendum
December 16th, 2011 - Toronto – ACTRA members have voted overwhelmingly to approve the new Terms of Settlement on the Local and Regional Television and Radio Commercial Addendum.
Canadian Performers meet with Prime Minister Harper
November 17th, 2011 - ACTRA urged Prime Minister Stephen Harper to make Canada’s content creation industry a central part of his government’s digital strategy in a private meeting this afternoon.
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