TORONTO, ON – The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) is disappointed the federal government failed to follow through on last year’s election commitments to permanently increase funding for Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media Fund (CMF), the Canada Music Fund, the Indigenous Screen Office, and the CBC/Radio Canada in yesterday’s Budget 2022.
Author: Actra National
Toronto, ON – ACTRA National issued the following statement regarding negotiations for a renewed National Commercial Agreement.
Toronto, ON – Canadian performers are shining a spotlight on ACTRA member Juanita Peters by naming her this year’s ACTRA National Woman of the Year.
ACTRA stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, who suddenly find themselves surrounded by violence and hatred, and facing an uncertain future following Russia’s attack on their country. To Canada’s Ukrainian-Canadian community, who fear today for the safety of family and friends affected by Russia’s unprovoked attack, we stand with you and support you.
Please be advised that the reality television series, Canada’s Drag Race, Season 3, produced by: Saloon Media and Blue Ant Media is not signatory to any ACTRA Agreement and is therefore a non-union Production. ACTRA’s Constitution and By-laws prohibit union members from working on such productions.