TORONTO (September 1, 2026) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for a federal film and television production incentive is a stark reminder that governments around the world understand the strategic importance of a strong domestic screen industry. While nothing has yet been decided in the United States, the message to…
TORONTO (August 26, 2026) Canada was right to refuse a trade deal that asked too much and offered too little. Prime Minister Carney has made it clear that Canada will not compromise our sovereignty, the protection of the French language or our culture after U.S. negotiators sought fundamental concessions over…
TORONTO (July 3, 2026) – At its biannual meeting, ACTRA’s National Council unanimously voiced condemnation of the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and its ongoing national advertising campaign. The Council cites the financial giant’s relationship with TBWA\Canada, an advertising agency which remains part of a four-year lockout of unionized ACTRA performers. …
TORONTO (June 3, 2026) – ACTRA is shocked by the federal government’s decision to dismantle the contribution obligations for foreign streaming giants and instead replace those investments with a $600 million taxpayer-funded investment for Canada’s broadcasting and cultural sector. ACTRA has long advocated for a broadcasting system that ensures those…
TORONTO (May 21, 2026) – ACTRA National President Eleanor Noble issued the following statement…
TORONTO (March 25, 2026) – ACTRA celebrates today’s announcement of nominees for the Canadian Screen Awards (CSAs), recognizing an exceptional slate of Canadian performers whose work elevates Canada’s screen industry on the world stage. “The fight for cultural sovereignty starts at home and these nominations make all Canadians proud and…
