News Release

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Canadian performers have voted (96.56 per cent) in favour of extending the National Commercial Agreement (NCA) and (98.63 per cent) in favour of extending the NCA Local and Regional (L&R) Addendum for a one-year period. The agreement reached between ACTRA and the Joint Broadcasting Committee of the Association of Canadian Advertisers (ACA) and the Institute of Communication Agencies (ICA) is to extend the terms and conditions of the current NCA and the NCA L&R Addendum for a one-year period from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021.

Monday, August 24, 2020

Canadian performers have ratified the agreement reached between the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to extend the current Radio and Television Agreements for a one-year period from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021.

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

We call for action to end the systemic racism, oppression, violence and discrimination against our Black sisters and brothers that exists here in Canada and around the world. Changing our culture takes a collective voice. We commit to being one of those voices and will not stay silent in the…

Wednesday, March 04, 2020

Canadian performers are shining a spotlight on ACTRA member Sarah Polley by naming her their 2020 ACTRA National Woman of the Year. ACTRA bestows this honour annually on an ACTRA member who excels in both her artistic and advocacy achievements.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

ACTRA welcomes the long-awaited release of the Broadcasting and Legislative Review Panel’s final report as part of the process of adapting Canada’s broadcasting legislation to the digital economy.

Monday, January 13, 2020

Canadian performers will shine a spotlight on comedy icon Catherine O’Hara by presenting her with the 2020 ACTRA National Award of Excellence on Saturday, April 18 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The award recognizes an ACTRA member’s career achievements, and contribution to their fellow performers and Canada’s entertainment industry.

Canadian Performers vote in favour of extending National Commercial Agreement for one-year term

ACTRA Members Ratify CBC Agreements

ACTRA stands in solidarity with the Black community

ACTRA names Sarah Polley 2020 Woman of the Year

Act now to preserve Canadian storytelling

Catherine O’Hara to be honoured by Canadian performers with 2020 ACTRA National Award of Excellence