New website home to industry Code of Conduct and other resources for creative community Toronto, ON (June 10, 2018) — The Canadian Creative Industries responsible for creating an industry-wide Code of Conduct have now launched a complimentary website – readthecode.ca – as a resource for industry members. “On behalf…

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ACTRA production honoured by unanimous vote at Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase Toronto, ON (June 4, 2018) — A distinguished jury of diverse film industry enthusiasts unanimously voted to honour ACTRA production Reel Women Seen with the 2018 Jury Choice Award at the Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase in Cannes, France,…

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Toronto, ON (May 31, 2018) — ACTRA National President David Sparrow and National Executive Director Stephen Waddell are welcoming a new report from the CRTC that calls for new measures to ensure foreign digital broadcasters contribute to the production of Canadian content. “Today’s report from the CRTC acknowledges that de-regulating and…

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From the Canadian Broadcast Foundation Museum: TORONTO, ON (May 2, 2018) — Thousands of episodes of home-grown CBC television shows that captured life in Canada are about to be systematically destroyed. Gone in a flash will be childhood icons like The Friendly Giant and Mr. Dressup as well as episodes of Canadian television classics such as Wayne…

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