Jennifer McGibbon, Author at ACTRA Toronto

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Redefining CanCon Dear ACTRA Toronto members, On November 18, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) – the agency responsible for regulating broadcasting and telecommunications in Canada – released its long-awaited decision updating the definition of Canadian content (CanCon) for television and online streaming services. This…

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Dear ACTRA Toronto members, I am so proud of the strength and solidarity displayed by ACTRA Toronto members throughout this past term. Together, we’ve faced some of the most complex challenges in our union’s history, from the ongoing lockout of commercial performers to the seismic shifts brought by…

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Toronto, ON – outACTRAto, the 2SLGBTQIA+ committee of ACTRA Toronto, proudly announces Tender Chosen as the winner of the seventh Queer Your Stories Short Film Competition. The competition is a partnership with Inside Out, Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQ+ film festival and the single largest promoter and exhibitor of 2SLGBTQ+ content in Canada.

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Thank you for your interest in applying! The ACTRA Toronto Diversity & Inclusion Committee is growing! To better serve its community and strengthen its impact, the Committee is expanding its leadership team by introducing three new roles: Vice-Chair, Member Advocacy Vice-Chair, Programs & Events Community & Engagement Coordinator All positions…

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

TORONTO, ON – ACTRA Toronto, in partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, is proud to announce a key amendment to the Occupational Health and Safety Act’s (OHSA) Diving Operations Regulation (Reg. 629/94). This change formally recognizes the unique nature of diving in the screen industry, covering film, television, advertising, live broadcast, web-based, and video game production.

Friday, July 04, 2025

Dear members, For over a year, ACTRA Toronto has been aware of the loss of work not only to the ACTRA Toronto stunt community but across the Ontario film sector due to an issue with on-set underwater work. ACTRA Toronto knew that the antiquated diving regulations needed formal…

Author: Jennifer McGibbon

President’s Message – November 20, 2025

President’s Message – November 13, 2025

ACTRA Toronto’s outACTRAto Committee Announces Tender Chosen as Winner of 7th Queer Your Stories Short Film Competition

Diversity & Inclusion Committee leadership roles

Ontario’s Diving Regulations Amended to Recognize the Screen Industry

President’s Message – July 4, 2025