Inflationary costs and food insecurity are hitting Canadian workers hard, including those in Canada’s entertainment industry. Collective agreements like ACTRA’s IPA provide critical protections, including minimum rates and financial benefits. Find out how these agreements rely on the collective strength of the membership to ensure their terms are upheld.
Perspectives
Opinions and perspectives about the issues affecting ACTRA Toronto members and our screen-based industry.
The urgent need for a robust legislative AI framework
With Artificial intelligence (AI) advancing at a rapid speed, we need to ensure legislation is in place to protect people and jobs. Learn more about where Canada sits on a global scale and what ACTRA Toronto is doing to protect workers and empower members to drive change.
All In: Building an inclusive and accessible production industry
While 27% of the Canadian population aged 15+ identify as having a disability, why aren’t our sets and screens equally accessible for people with disabilities? This article examines how a more equitable screen industry requires an industry-wide commitment and willingness to foster change.
The Use Case
Residuals payments – or Use fees – have been part of our industry and union for almost 100 years so why is it so important to update IPA Use fees in the age of streaming?
Ask an Expert: Planning your financial future
This new article in the Ask an Expert series examines the unique considerations performers should make when planning their financial future, including how to make a budget, the pros and cons of different investment options and more.