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…

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…

Dear members,  Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at our town hall.⁠ It was a powerful evening of civic dialogue. We were able to unpack the spirit of the petition, clarify some concerns of our members, and make space for understanding. These are moments of honest conversation…