News Release Archive

ACTRA Toronto statement on Government of Canada’s decision to create taxpayer-funded investment for Canada’s broadcasting and cultural sector

Thursday, June 04, 2026

Toronto, ON (June 4, 2026) – ACTRA Toronto is alarmed the Government of Canada has backpedalled on its promise to have multi-national streamers pay their fair share into Canada’s production ecosystem by making Canadian taxpayers foot the bill through the government’s new $600 million fund per year, for Canada’s broadcasting…

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ACTRA Toronto statement on Government of Canada’s decision to create taxpayer-funded investment for Canada’s broadcasting and cultural sector

Thursday, June 04, 2026 News Release
Toronto, ON (June 4, 2026) – ACTRA Toronto is alarmed the Government of Canada has backpedalled on its promise to have multi-national streamers pay their fair share into Canada’s production ecosystem by making Canadian taxpayers foot the bi...
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ACTRA Toronto Statement on recent CRTC decisions related to Canadian Content and Discoverability

Friday, May 22, 2026 News Release
Toronto, ON (May 22, 2026) The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) recent decisions to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act is an important acknowledgement of something ACTRA Toronto has long argued: if globa...
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Winners of the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Award Winners, News Release
TORONTO, ON (May 12, 2026) – ACTRA Toronto is proud to announce the winners of the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS. Outstanding Performance – Female: Nina Kiri as Sandra Perron in Out Standing (GPA Films, Janua...
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ACTRA Toronto announces 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto nominees, and Lifetime membership recipients

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Award Nominees, News Release
TORONTO, ON (April 16, 2026) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the Outstanding Performance and Ensemble nominees, and Lifetime membership recipients for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS and produced by Yellow...
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Nadine Bhabha to host 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto

Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Award Nominees, News Release
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 d...
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Rob Halpin named Executive Director of ACTRA Toronto

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 News Release
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 Ex...
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