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.

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.
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.
Performers Online interview with Thomas McKechnie, playwright and Foodsters United organizer.
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. …
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.