TORONTO (June 26, 2025) – ACTRA’s National Council has re-elected Eleanor Noble to serve a third two-year term as National President. “I am incredibly honoured to be re-elected as ACTRA National President and to serve this union standing shoulder to shoulder with our team of dedicated National Councillors from across…
TORONTO (May 22, 2025) – Representing the union of Canadian performers, ACTRA National President Eleanor Noble and National Executive Director Marie Kelly appeared before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today to advocate for a stronger definition of Canadian content that prioritizes Canadian talent and investment into domestic production.
TORONTO (April 9, 2025) – ACTRA is proud to name Sharon Bajer as the inaugural recipient of the ACTRA Visionary Award. Formerly known as the ACTRA National Woman of the Year Award, the ACTRA Visionary Award recognizes a cis woman, trans woman, or non-binary person of notable acting presence who…
TORONTO (March 28, 2025) – Effective immediately, BBDO Canada, one of Canada’s larger advertising agencies, has agreed to work exclusively with ACTRA performers for all commercial projects. BBDO Canada joins a growing list of agencies that recognize the value of working with the best performers in Canada – ACTRA performers.
TORONTO (January 21, 2025) – The membership of Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) voted to ratify a new Independent Production Agreement (IPA) for a three-year term.
TORONTO, ON (November 24, 2024) – Unions and guilds representing over 87,000 screenwriters, directors, performers, artists and crew in Canadian film & television joined together today to form FAIR, the Film & Television Alliance for Industry Responsibility.
