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…
Toronto, ON (April 18, 2018) — Canadian performers have voted in favour (92.5 per cent) of ratifying the term extension of ACTRA’s TV and Radio Agreements with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for a one-year period to June 30, 2018. The approved settlement provides an increase in minimum fees in both Agreements…
On behalf of the Canadian Broadcast Museum Foundation TORONTO, ON (April 18, 2018) — The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has quietly launched a systematic process that will destroy a vital component of Canada’s cultural and broadcast heritage. And the Canadian public knows virtually nothing about it. At the beginning of April, CBC’s…
French version follows English release. TORONTO, ON (March 8, 2018) — A new Canadian Creative Industries Code of Conduct has been to help prevent and respond to harassment including sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and violence. The Code represents…
Canadian performers are shining the spotlight on Canadian artist, broadcaster and television producer/director Dr. Rita Shelton Deverell by naming her the 2018 ACTRA National Woman of the Year. ACTRA bestows this honour annually on an ACTRA member who excels in both her artistic and advocacy achievements.
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…
