TORONTO (December 11, 2023) – After a year of turmoil and disruption caused by growing inequities in the US, our eyes now turn to the bargaining table in Canada. The Writers Guild of Canada has been at the bargaining table for nine days over six weeks with the CMPA and have yet to…
December 11, 2023 Dear Alex, I am writing to share that ACTRA members across Canada are sending solidarity to our siblings of the Writers Guild of Canada, as you enter your final two days of scheduled bargaining with the CMPA. ACTRA members believe that writers are an integral part of…
Hello members, The École Polytechnique massacre in 1989 remains a haunting moment in our Canadian history. Fourteen women pursuing engineering had their lives, dreams, and hopes stolen from them through an act of senseless violence, steeped in gender-based discrimination. This devastating incident shook our nation, shedding light on the deep-seated…
November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – and the start of the Global 16 Days Campaign, also known as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals experience violence every day due to their gender, gender expression, or perceived…
MONTREAL (November 14, 2023) – The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) welcomes the Federal Government’s new policy directive to the CRTC on implementing Bill C-11: The Online Streaming Act. “ACTRA is optimistic that the directive to maximize the use of Canadian creative and human resources,…
Hello Members, Each November 11, we honour those who have sacrificed their lives in service to our nation. Their unwavering dedication and selflessness have left an indelible mark on Canada’s history. With all that is happening in the world, it is only fitting that we reflect on the sacrifices of our fallen…
