Media Releases
2012
ACTRA Awards for Outstanding Performances presented to: Amy Price-Francis, Billy MacLellan and Christopher Plummer with Rick Mercer taking home the Award of Excellence.
–ACTRA Toronto press release
Labatt Canada produced non-union Budweiser commercial for the Superbowl, hiring Canadians without industry-standard pay and protections.
–ACTRA Toronto press release
Check out YEAA members Joe Dinicol and Ben Watson on MuchMusic's The L.A. Complex.
– YEAA press release
Nominees for the 10th Anniversary ACTRA Awards in Toronto are officially announced; impressive snapshot of depth and breadth of Canadian talent.
– ACTRA press release
2011
Rick Mercer will receive ACTRA Toronto's Award of Excellence in recognition of his accomplishments and advocacy.
– ACTRA press release
Performers glad to see CRTC resist broadcasters' requests to
water down group-licence requirements.
– ACTRA press release
ACTRA members voted to ratify terms of settlement for a new Audio Code covering voice work including audiobooks, podcasts and automated phone prompts.
– ACTRA press release
Warning for arts institutions to "stay on their toes" by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty belies Harper government's assurances of long-term stability for arts organizations.
– ACTRA press release
Canadian performers welcome the government's budget commitment
to long-term, stable funding of the Canada Media Fund.
– ACTRA press release
ACTRA members voted to ratify terms of settlement for a new Audio Code covering voice work including audiobooks, podcasts and automated phone prompts.
– ACTRA press release
Canadian performers will be watching closely this week as Canadian
broadcasters unveil their fall TV schedules.
– ACTRA press release
ACTRA welcomes the CRTC's fact-finding mission on the impact of online broadcasting on Canada's entertainment
industry.
– ACTRA press release
Arts workers hope new Conservative cabinet will look to Canada's cultural industry as it builds a digital economy: industry already contributes more than $85 billion to nation's GDP.
– ACTRA press release
Ferne Downey re-acclaimed for a second two-year term as National President, UBCP/ACTRA President Alvin Sanders steps in as National Vice President and Montreal's Cary Lawrence joins Executive.
– ACTRA press release
ACTRA National President Ferne Downey sworn in as Vice President and Toronto Councillor Eli Goree Downey and as Vice President, Young Workers at the Canadian Labour Congress's 2011 convention.
– ACTRA press release
ACTRA announces that Barbara Budd is the recipient of ACTRA's 2011 John Drainie Award.
– ACTRA press release
"When we're talking about culture we're talking about good jobs," say performers citing culture's economic importance.
– ACTRA press release
Cayle Chernin Memorial
Join hosts David Gale and Deb Filler for an evening of memories and entertainment honouring the life and work of the late Cayle Chernin. This celebration will play for one night only and supports the newly-founded Cayle Chernin Memorial Fund, Monday, April 25, 8:00 p.m. at the Bloor Street Cinema.
Canadian actors produce new video promoting workplace accessibility as ACTRA, AEA, AFTRA & SAG launch video highlighting barriers.
– ACTRA press release
ACTRA Toronto hosts parents' information session on keeping kids safe in the entertainment industry.
– ACTRA Toronto press release
ACTRA Toronto at Queen's Park requesting legislative measures to support artists' substantial contributions to Ontario economy.
– ACTRA Toronto press release
Coalition of creators asserts ISPs' provision of access to audiovisual content is subject to Canada's Broadcasting Act.
– joint press release
ACTRA's National Women's Committee shines the spotlight on Tantoo Cardinal on International Women's Day.
– ACTRA press release
CRTC Ddecision on BCE buying CTV puts $140 million into new Canadian programming but less than half will be seen on screen.
– ACTRA press release
Outstanding performances by Sean Cullin, Molly Parker, Tracy Wright and Maury Chaykin recognized with ACTRA Awards.
– ACTRA Toronto press release
Joint statement for strong copyright protection by nearly 90 organizations representing more than 600,000 creators.
– Joint Statement website
Federal Court quashes the federal government's decision to
licence foreign-owned wireless telecom Globalive.
– ACTRA press release
ACTRA ratifies new deal with CBC
– ACTRA press release
Nominees announced: the 9th Annual ACTRA Awards to celebrate excellence by Canadian actors
– ACTRA Toronto Press Release
2010
Iconic Canadian star and Order of Canada member Fiona Reid to receive ACTRA Toronto's Award of Excellence
– ACTRA Toronto Press Release
Tabuns's bill seeking labour stability for film and television production industry passes second reading at Queen's Park
– ACTRA Toronto Press Release