TORONTO, ON (February 12, 2018) — The ACTRA National Council elected Keith Martin Gordey to the position of Vice President of the national union last Saturday/Sunday. National Treasurer Theresa Tova was re-elected to her position. Mr. Gordey replaces Alvin Sanders, who stepped down as National vice president after serving in…
OTTAWA, ON (January 29, 2018) – FairPlay Canada (www.fairplaycanada.ca), a coalition of Canadian artists, content creators, unions, guilds, producers, performers, broadcasters, distributors, and exhibitors is asking the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to take action to address the theft of digital content by illegal piracy websites.
Seventy-five years ago, an intrepid group of voice performers stormed out of the CBC demanding better wages and a little respect for the work they were doing entertaining Canadians. That strike was short-lived and successful! Few recognized it as the spark that would create a vibrant national union . . . ACTRA. In short order, groups in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg realized there was strength in numbers. In 1943, they decided to form a national coalition.
Update on the industry-wide effort to combat sexual harassment and assault in the media industry. Disturbing allegations about producer Harvey Weinstein and many others in the media sector have been dominating the news cycle and social media platforms over the past two months. They have highlighted the need for real change in our industry – and our society as a whole.
Canadian performers will honour British Columbia-born actor Molly Parker with the 2018 ACTRA National Award of Excellence on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The award recognizes an ACTRA member’s career achievements, and contribution to their fellow performers and Canada’s entertainment industry.
Unpacking the Heritage Minister’s speech: A Vision for Canada’s Creative Industries. On Thursday, September 28th, I had the opportunity to represent ACTRA members in Ottawa as the Liberal government laid out its policy framework for Canada’s Creative industries in a speech delivered to the Economic Club of Canada by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
