Author: Actra National

Film & Television Industry Holds Candidates Town Hall

Friday, September 03, 2021

TORONTO, ON – An industry-wide bilingual event, co-hosted by the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC), the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) and l’Association des Réalisateurs et Réalisatrices du Québec (ARRQ), have invited representatives from federal parties to participate in an interview-style Town Hall discussing each party’s plan and approach to the future of the Canadian screen industry.

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President’s Message – September 2, 2021

Thursday, September 02, 2021

Labour Day celebrates the achievements of workers with its origins in the labour union movement. As union members, we can honour those who came before us by voting in the snap federal election taking place on Monday, September 20. This is our opportunity to have a say in Ottawa regarding our industry over the next four years.

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DO NOT WORK NOTICE: HITLER’S LAST STAND

Monday, August 23, 2021

UBCP/ ACTRA has been made aware of a non-union TV series, Hitler’s Last Stand, that is being produced in BC. Union staff are reaching out to the engager in an effort to unionize this production.

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ACTRA Member Census text broadcast error

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

As part of our efforts to ensure all ACTRA Members are aware of the Member Census, ACTRA engaged a third-party text broadcast company to send a single text reminder to our Members on August 16 about the Census. As a result of a technical error by the third-party provider, some…

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President’s Message – July 6, 2021

Tuesday, July 06, 2021

It is an honour to be elected as your new National President.

I am feeling inspired. As we enter this time of change and a new era of awareness, we have the opportunity to insist on a fairer, more diverse and equitable screen industry for all Canadian performers. I look forward to continuing the work with those who sit at ACTRA’s leadership table.

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ACTRA Magazine Winter/Spring 2024