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Performer Permit Information
You must obtain a permit before work begins. You can submit a Permit Application in person at ACTRA Toronto's offices or by email:
IPA Permit Application
Download and complete the permit application, then email it to ipapermits@actratoronto.com (use the production title as a subject).
NCA Permit Application:
Download and complete the permit application, then email it to commercialpermits@actratoronto.com.
You can email info@actratoronto.com if you have any difficulties.
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Permit fees under the Independent Production Agreement (IPA)
- A permit lasts seven consecutive calendar days on a project.
- A single permit is good for one category of performance.
- Continuing work beyond the seven days requires subsequent permit(s).
- One permit equals one credit.
| Feature Films and Television Series (IPA) | |
| Principal Performers and Stunt Performers | $260 |
| Actors and Other Performers | $210 |
| Dubbing (IPA) | |
| All Categories | $90 |
Permit fees under the National Commercial Agreement (NCA)
- The fees below apply to each television commercial or each radio session.
- One permit counts as one credit—except for a Background Performer permit, which does NOT count as a credit.
| Performance Categories, Except Background and Group Background | ||
| Apprentice Member | Non-Member | |
| First Permit | $343.75 | $412.50 |
| Second and subsequent permits | $250.00 | $300.00 |
| Minors (ages 15 and under) Performance Categories Except Background and Group Background) | ||
| Apprentice Member | Non-Member | |
| First Permit | $237.50 | $285.00 |
| Second and subsequent permits | $175.00 | $210.00 |
| Adult Background Performers | ||
| Apprentice Member | Non-Member | |
| First Permit | $156.25 | $187.50 |
| Second and subsequent permits | $106.25 | $127.50 |
| Minor Background Performers (ages 15 and under) | ||
| Apprentice Member | Non-Member | |
| First Permit | $112.50 | $135.00 |
| Second and subsequent permits | $68.75 | $82.50 |

