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…

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…

Redefining CanCon Dear ACTRA Toronto members, On November 18, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) – the agency responsible for regulating broadcasting and telecommunications in Canada – released its long-awaited decision updating the definition of Canadian content (CanCon) for television and online streaming services. This is the first…

Dear ACTRA Toronto members, I am so proud of the strength and solidarity displayed by ACTRA Toronto members throughout this past term. Together, we’ve faced some of the most complex challenges in our union’s history, from the ongoing lockout of commercial performers to the seismic shifts brought by artificial intelligence.

Dear members, For over a year, ACTRA Toronto has been aware of the loss of work not only to the ACTRA Toronto stunt community but across the Ontario film sector due to an issue with on-set underwater work. ACTRA Toronto knew that the antiquated diving regulations needed formal change –…

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…