The Ontario government is considering new rules to regulate talent agents—rules that could directly affect how performers are paid, protected, and supported. This consultation is a rare opportunity to establish protections in Ontario. As an ACTRA Toronto member, your feedback can shape a fair, transparent and accountable system. We believe…
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.
The results are in, and ACTRA members have voted not to adopt the proposed amendment to Article 6 of the Constitution. While this means Article 6 will remain unchanged, the conversations sparked by this referendum have been important and necessary. Members across the union raised meaningful questions about governance, accountability,…
Dear members, The ACTRA National Referendum closes this Friday, June 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET. As expected, ACTRA Toronto Councillors have received numerous messages in recent days from members sharing their view on the referendum and raising any outstanding questions. Since this is a member-led referendum, we have refrained from advocating for a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote. We…
On Sunday, June 29, 2025, ACTRA Toronto is participating in the annual Toronto Pride Parade. Sign-up to march with your sibling performers and show your pride! Event Info: NEW START TIME 11:30 a.m. – T-shirt Pick-Up & Party…
A Meaningful Step Forward for ACTRA Performers Dear members, You may have already heard the good news: Saatchi & Saatchi Canada has resumed casting union commercials exclusively with ACTRA performers, under a new letter of continuance agreement! This is progress. It’s one step, but an important one, toward restoring the…
