Dear ACTRA Toronto members, ACTRA Toronto continues to advocate for stronger protections for your earnings through Ontario’s proposed Strengthening Talent Agency Regulation (STAR) Act, included in Schedule 8 of Bill 105, Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026. The legislation would limit agent commissions, restrict additional…
School Attendance and Approved Absences for Minor PerformersDear ACTRA Toronto members, We are sharing information about Ontario’s updated high school attendance policy and what it means for young performers who need to miss school for professional engagements.Ontario’s attendance policy provides that excused absences will not negatively affect a…
Statement from ACTRA Toronto: We acknowledge the letter circulated by the Entertainment Industry Coalition (EIC) on March 3, 2026, to signatory agents, ACTRA Toronto Council and on social media. ACTRA Toronto disagrees with many of the claims made by the EIC, which contains several misrepresentations and inaccuracies. The statement…
Dear Members, Please be aware if you are asked by someone associated with a production to create a profile and/or share information on a third-party platform, especially if you are unfamiliar with the platform. This may include, is not limited to, uploading photos, and sharing personal, financial or…
You may have seen recent news about a partnership between Disney and OpenAI to explore generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in film and television production. ACTRA Toronto is watching this closely. Any use of AI that effects performer work raises real questions about consent, compensation and control…
On December 5, 2025, ACTRA Toronto, along with other branches of ACTRA, sent a letter to various casting services inquiring about their A.I. terms of service. Read the full text of the letter below. December 5, 2025 To our colleagues at Casting Workbook, Actors Access, AHAB (Penguin Random…
