President's Message - ACTRA National

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

August 1st is a day of reflection, education, and a recommitment to solidarity with Black communities across Canada. It marks how the sacrifice, bravery, and unwavering devotion to community broke through to create real change, fuelled by the power of people that tirelessly fought for freedom and equity. We invite you to learn more about Canada’s history of enslavement and segregation, and its lasting impacts, which are still felt by members of Black communities today.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Tomorrow, June 21, marks National Indigenous Peoples Day – a reminder for all of us to continue engaging in the journey to truth and reconciliation by learning more about Canada’s past to help change the future.

Friday, June 02, 2023

Today marks the first day of Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Officially recognized by the federal government in May 2002, Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated across the country since the 1990s. I encourage everyone to recognize the many contributions Canadians of Asian heritage have made and continue to make to the cultural, social and economic landscape of our country.

Thursday, June 01, 2023

Today marks the first day of Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Officially recognized by the federal government in May 2002, Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated across the country since the 1990s. I encourage everyone to recognize the many contributions Canadians of Asian heritage have made and continue to make to the cultural, social and economic landscape of our country.

Friday, April 28, 2023

Today we mark the National Day of Mourning, when we remember and honour workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace-related hazards and occupational exposures. Please, take a moment today to reflect on the importance of unions and their historic role in protecting workers and labour rights.

Friday, April 28, 2023

Today is the International Day of Pink, recognized in Canada and around the world as the day to raise awareness against bullying, discrimination, transphobia and transmisogyny in workplaces, schools and communities.

President's Message Archive

Emancipation Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Pride Month 2023

President’s Message – Asian Heritage Month & Mental Health Week

President’s Message – National Day of Mourning

President’s Message – International Day of Pink