More Canadian Stories on Canadian Screens

Here's a guide to ACTRA's position on the issues. You can also read our actual submissions to the CRTC or watch video of ACTRA's submissions at the new media hearings on CPAC's website.

"2009 is the year we’ve been waiting for. Arts and culture took the spotlight in the recent election, and now broadcasters’ licenses are up for review. The quality of many of the projects you have contributed to as performers shows us what broadcasters can do, with support and guidance. We will work with you to see that Canadian stories are told, including through new media. Canadians need to see ourselves on our big screens, small screens and computer screens."

— ACTRA Toronto President Heather Allin's post-election message

Short film by Leo Petrus, Peter Keleghan and Gordon Pinsent encouraging support for Canadian Culture.

ACTRA Press Releases: New Media

• Canadian Performers Pleased that CRTC Appears to be Listening: Announcement Brings Glimmer of Hope - February 13, 2009
• Performers to urge CRTC to regulate broadcasting in new media- February 12, 2009
• TV broadcasters spending on foreign shows at record levels — Canada's film and TV industry should take priority - February 11, 2009

Press Coverage

• CBC: CRTC, music groups battle over internet Cancon proposal
• Toronto Star - Rogers hikes Internet and cable fees
• Globe and Mail - Time to regulate online content, cultural groups tell CRTC
• Globe and Mail - CRTC aims to carve out national identity online
• CBC - CRTC needs to step into new media regulation: cultural groups
• Toronto Star - Arts groups seek CanCon rules for Web
• Toronto Star - Regulate internet, CRTC told
• Ottawa Citizen - Canadian content is getting lost online
• Financial Post - Cultural groups seek up to $100M to meet Internet requirements
• PlayBack - CRTC boss unmoved at hearings
• Broadcaster - CRTC New Media Hearings Covered Live on TV, Radio and Web
• Canadian Press - CRTC says private TV broadcasters saw profits drop 93 per cent last year