Modernizing Employment Insurance (EI) is also about inclusivity. Performers aren’t included in financial assistance programs like EI, as they don’t contribute, but here lies the opportunity for modernization.
Advocacy
Since 1941, ACTRA Toronto has played an important and vital role advocating for the welfare of performers, and the development of our screen-based industry and Canadian culture.
Why ACTRA Toronto is Supporting the Notion to Defund the Police
While companies and individuals pledged their support to the Black Lives Matter movement on social media, many wondered how and if this performative act would create any concrete change.
Organizing the Gig Economy
Performers Online interview with Thomas McKechnie, playwright and Foodsters United organizer.
Watch: ACTRAToronto@Home with Joanne Vannicola
Joanne Vannicola is the Chair of ACTRA Toronto’s outACTRAto committee representing the interests of LGBTQ+ performers. Jo wanted to do something to help out during the COVID-19 pandemic. With assistance from MPP Jill Andrews, Toronto City Councillor Josh Matlow, and St. …
Watch: ACTRAToronto@Home with Meghan Hoople
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Toronto in mid-March, ACTRA Toronto member Meghan Hoople and her husband Chris decided to flyer Euclid Avenue in downtown Toronto to offer to deliver necessities to neighbours.