ACTRA production honoured by unanimous vote at Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase Toronto, ON (June 4, 2018) — A distinguished jury of diverse film industry enthusiasts unanimously voted to honour ACTRA production Reel Women Seen with the 2018 Jury Choice Award at the Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase in Cannes, France,…

Toronto, ON (May 31, 2018) — ACTRA National President David Sparrow and National Executive Director Stephen Waddell are welcoming a new report from the CRTC that calls for new measures to ensure foreign digital broadcasters contribute to the production of Canadian content. “Today’s report from the CRTC acknowledges that de-regulating and…

From the Canadian Broadcast Foundation Museum: TORONTO, ON (May 2, 2018) — Thousands of episodes of home-grown CBC television shows that captured life in Canada are about to be systematically destroyed. Gone in a flash will be childhood icons like The Friendly Giant and Mr. Dressup as well as episodes of Canadian television classics such as Wayne…

Toronto, ON (April 18, 2018) — Canadian performers have voted in favour (92.5 per cent) of ratifying the term extension of ACTRA’s TV and Radio Agreements with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for a one-year period to June 30, 2018. The approved settlement provides an increase in minimum fees in both Agreements…

On behalf of the Canadian Broadcast Museum Foundation TORONTO, ON (April 18, 2018) — The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has quietly launched a systematic process that will destroy a vital component of Canada’s cultural and broadcast heritage. And the Canadian public knows virtually nothing about it. At the beginning of April, CBC’s…

French version follows English release. TORONTO, ON (March 8, 2018) — A new Canadian Creative Industries Code of Conduct has been to help prevent and respond to harassment including sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and violence. The Code represents…