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Friday, September 03, 2021

TORONTO, ON – An industry-wide bilingual event, co-hosted by the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC), the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) and l’Association des Réalisateurs et Réalisatrices du Québec (ARRQ), have invited representatives from federal parties to participate in an interview-style Town Hall discussing each party’s plan and approach to the future of the Canadian screen industry.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

TORONTO, ON – ACTRA performers are calling on Canada’s Senate to adopt legislation to amend Canada’s Broadcasting Act now that Bill C-10 has been passed in the House of Commons.

Monday, June 14, 2021

TORONTO, ON — Eleanor Noble has been elected by ACTRA’s National Council to a two-year term as National President. Eleanor replaces David Sparrow, who stepped down as National President after serving in this role for four years.

Monday, June 07, 2021

TORONTO, ON – ACTRA National President David Sparrow along with a group of some of Canada’s best-known performers and creators are calling on the federal government to move forward and pass legislation to amend the Broadcasting Act.

Friday, June 04, 2021

The tragic and devastating news about the recent discovery of the mass burial site near the Kamloops Indian Residential School containing the bodies of 215 children serves as a heartbreaking reminder and reconfirms how crucial it is for everyone to continue the journey towards truth and reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous Peoples.

Monday, May 17, 2021

TORONTO, ON – With a revised Charter statement and testimony from Heritage Minister Guilbeault and Justice Deputy Minister Drouin now complete and an expert panel imminent, Canadian Heritage Committee members must commit to resuming its clause-by-clause review of Bill C-10 immediately so we can get this much-needed legislation passed.

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Film & Television Industry Holds Candidates Town Hall

Canadian Performers urge Senate to quickly adopt legislation to modernize Canada’s Broadcasting Act

Eleanor Noble elected President of ACTRA National

Canadian stars urge all federal parties to modernize Canada’s Broadcasting Act

ACTRA stands in solidarity with our Indigenous Members and communities

ACTRA: Canadian Heritage Committee must resume review of Bill C-10 immediately