Improved Protections in the New IPA The new Independent Production Agreement coming into effect on January 1, 2019 includes improved protections for performers in the areas of discrimination and harassment. Some highlights from the new agreement include the following: Protection from discrimination, including background performers, on the additional grounds of…

Update 5 As we pass the one-year anniversary of that watershed Weinstein story, it is a time to take stock of our anti-harassment work at ACTRA Toronto to date. Training, Education and Resources Since November 2017, we have organized 14 additional hours of training for staff and Council to improve…

Update 4 ReadtheCode.ca On June 10th, the Canadian Creative Industries launched the website readthecode.ca. Following the release (on International Women’s Day) of the Code of Conduct to Prevent and Respond to Harassment, Discrimination, Bullying and Violence, over 30 organizations signed on to the Code, bringing to 60 the number of …

New Canadian Creative Industries Code of Conduct to Prevent and Respond to Harassment, Discrimination, Bullying and Violence The Canadian Creative Industries released a Code of Conduct to Prevent and Respond to Harassment, Discrimination, Bullying and Violence on International Women’s Day. The Code represents a commitment by…