Archive: 2026

President’s Message – April 14, 2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Protecting performers through Talent Agent Regulation Dear ACTRA Toronto members, I’m pleased to provide you with an update from the Ontario government about proposed legislation aimed at protecting performers by strengthening transparency and oversight of payments handled by talent agencies. If passed, the Strengthening Talent Agency Regulation (STAR) Act, which…

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DO NOT WORK NOTICE: Pop Whiz

Friday, April 10, 2026

DO NOT WORK NOTICE: POP WHIZ Please be advised that the television game show, Pop Whiz, produced by: Carpe Diem Media/G25 Productions is not signatory to any ACTRA Agreement and is therefore a non-union Production. ACTRA’s Constitution and By-laws prohibit union members from working on or participating in such…

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Nadine Bhabha to host 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

TORONTO, ON (April 8, 2026) – Award-winning actor, producer, and writer Nadine Bhabha will host the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS, which will take place during a star-studded evening ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning.  “Nadine is blazing a shimmering trail all her own…

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Rob Halpin named Executive Director of ACTRA Toronto

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

TORONTO, ON (April 7, 2026) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce Rob Halpin has been appointed Executive Director, effective Monday, April 20, 2026.  “On behalf of ACTRA Toronto, I am proud to welcome Rob Halpin as our new Executive Director,” says ACTRA Toronto President Kate Ziegler. “This is a…

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President’s Message – April 7, 2026

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

ACTRA Toronto welcomes Rob Halpin as its new Executive Director Dear ACTRA Toronto members, We are excited to announce Rob Halpin will be joining ACTRA Toronto on Monday, April 20, 2026, as our new Executive Director. “I’m truly honoured to join the team at ACTRA Toronto as…

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Executive Director Search

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

ACTRA Toronto Council started the hiring proces for a new executive director starting at the beginning of February 2026. Below is a timeline for this search as well as a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the hiring process. President’s Message Dear ACTRA Toronto members, We are excited…

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