News Release

Thursday, May 22, 2025

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.

Wednesday, April 09, 2025

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…

Friday, March 28, 2025

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.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

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.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

TORONTO, ON (November 12, 2024) – In a letter sent today, a coalition of eight major unions and guilds – groups representing over 87,000 screenwriters, directors, performers, artists, and crew in Canadian film & television – called on Telefilm Canada to stop funding productions that refuse to sign collective agreements…

ACTRA Champions Canadian Content at CRTC Hearings

Sharon Bajer Named Inaugural Recipient of the ACTRA Visionary Award

BBDO Canada Agrees to Work Exclusively with ACTRA Performers for Commercials

ACTRA Members Vote To Ratify New Independent Production Agreement in Canada

Film & TV Unions and Guilds Launch “FAIR” Coalition to Demand Responsible Industry Policy & Fair Use of Taxpayer Dollars

Unions and guilds press Telefilm on lack of protections for cast, crew and creatives