A message from ACTRA National President David Sparrow, March 20th, 2020 - In this challenging and unprecedented time, it is important that our ACTRA family takes care of each other. ACTRA members are some of the most thoughtful, compassionate and creative people I know. We will get through this. So please take care of yourselves and your families and stay healthy.
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COVID-19 update from ACTRA National, March 18th, 2020 - As Canadians prepare for the possibility of increased exposure to COVID-19, ACTRA National is ensuring the health and safety of all persons, including our staff and members, by asking ACTRA National staff to work remotely and temporarily closing our office. This is effective immediately and will be in place until further notice. This includes our […]
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Canadian Heritage urged to support entertainment workers impacted by COVID-19, March 13th, 2020 - Entertainment unions and guilds CWA Canada, IATSE, ACTRA, CFM, Equity and DGC are calling on the federal government to extend income support for those not eligible for EI sickness benefits, including the many workers in our sector who are not classified as employees. The following letter was just sent to the Minister of Canadian Heritage […]
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Tips for coping with the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak, March 12th, 2020 - As we hear more about the spread of COVID-19 around the world, it’s important for you to know the facts and understand what you can do to protect yourself.
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Ottawa urged to support entertainment workers impacted by COVID-19, March 12th, 2020 - Entertainment unions CWA Canada, IATSE, ACTRA and DGC are calling on the federal government to extend EI supports to all workers impacted by the pandemic, including the many workers in our sector who are not classified as employees. The following letter was just sent to the Minister of Health and the Minister of Employment, Workforce […]
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ACTRA names Sarah Polley 2020 Woman of the Year, March 4th, 2020 - Toronto, ON — Canadian performers are shining a spotlight on ACTRA member Sarah Polley by naming her their 2020 ACTRA National Woman of the Year. ACTRA bestows this honour annually on an ACTRA member who excels in both her artistic and advocacy achievements.
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