TORONTO, ON (August 30, 2018) — ACTRA says today’s CRTC’s new conditions on license renewals of broadcasters is a win for Canadians who want to see Canadian stories. In a new decision released today, the CRTC has reversed last year’s decision to decrease the required amount broadcasters must spend on Canadian…
TORONTO, ON (August 27, 2018) — Stephen Waddell, National Executive Director of ACTRA, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Blanchette to Director, Public Policy and Communications at ACTRA. “We are happy to welcome Lisa Blanchette as our new Director of Public Policy and Communications,” said Stephen Waddell. “Lisa’s background in…
ACTRA production honoured at Canadian Diversity Film Festival Toronto, ON (July 20, 2018) — A panel of film experts voted to honour ACTRA production Reel Women Seen with the 2018 Best Director Award at the Canadian Diversity Film Festival in Toronto last month. “I thank the festival organizers and all members of the…
Toronto, ON (July 18, 2018) — ACTRA is welcoming Liberal MP Pablo Rodriguez in his new role as Minister of Canadian Heritage. “Canadian performers look forward to working with Mr. Rodriguez in his new position as Minister of Canadian Heritage,” said ACTRA National Executive Director Stephen Waddell. “Mr. Rodriguez’s work protecting…
New website home to industry Code of Conduct and other resources for creative community Toronto, ON (June 10, 2018) — The Canadian Creative Industries responsible for creating an industry-wide Code of Conduct have now launched a complimentary website – readthecode.ca – as a resource for industry members. “On behalf…
Global internet giants should not be allowed to write their own rules: ACTRA Toronto, ON (June 5, 2018) — ACTRA says Canadian performers are ready to work with a new expert panel that will review the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Acts to ensure that global tech giants contribute to Canadian storytelling. “As…
