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 was announced…

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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 as one of the most sought-after…

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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 pivotal moment…

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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 Executive Director. I’m…

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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 does not reflect…

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