ACTRA REWIND: From 1967 to 1996, Ernie Coombs — aka Mr. Dressup entertained & educated Canadians on CBC TV alongside Casey & Finnegan who were created by ACTRA member puppeteer Judith Lawrence.

🎬 ACTRA is proud to sponsor @ReelworldFilm! ACTRA members get 25% off the Film Festival+Summit (Oct 14-19) passes using the code SPONSORACTRAN25 at checkout.

In our REWIND series we celebrate Eleanor Collins - “Vancouver’s First Lady of Jazz”. In 1964 she graced the cover of Kelowna’s "Teleguide" after making TV history as the first woman in Canada & first Black performer in North America to host a national show.

AI-Generated Actress Tilly Norwood Slammed by Canadian Performers Union as “Nothing But Lines of Code” https://t.co/nIyQLLRfMD

From Trump to Tilly, this week’s headlines spotlight renewed tariff threats - and the “synthetic performer” case. Watch @MarieKellyNED on Global National urge the federal government to act now on AI regulation. #actra #canpoli https://t.co/f8cX1VIHt8

Like any other art form you can’t just copy and repackage it as your own. The recent “synthetic performer” case is a wake-up call for lawmakers - a clear reminder why moral rights matter. Unchecked AI must be regulated now. #actra #canpoli https://t.co/UBZq0qxznZ

Tues, Sept 30 | 3 p.m. ET: Join Remembering the Children — a live 90-minute multilingual gathering for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation taking place on Parliament Hill & simulcast on major networks. https://t.co/OJsf0VpDaE

From study hall to set — it just got easier! Grads of Canadian post-secondary acting/drama programs can now join ACTRA as Apprentice Members anytime — the time limit is gone. Check the list of approved schools + apply via your local ACTRA branch. https://t.co/eKBj0xxMOy

ReBoot made history on YTV & ABC as the first fully computer-animated half-hour TV series—before Toy Story! Produced in Vancouver (1994–2001) by Mainframe Entertainment #ReBoot broke ground in CGI animation. Shoutout to the amazing #ACTRA members who voiced its iconic cast!

“A historic milestone,” says @ACTRApresident Eleanor Noble. @ACTRAMtl Voice Directors have voted YES to ratify a new agreement with the Association National des Doubleurs Professionnels. https://t.co/KfdOhJJDHy

Rewind to Nov 16, 2009: ACTRA performers packed the #CRTC TV Policy Hearings to fight for #CanCon after the 1999 policy slashed Canadian scripted shows from 12 to 2. Today, #ACTRA still fights to protect Canadian stories, jobs & voices on all screens.

Happy Labour Day to ACTRA Members and all workers across Canada and around the world. Stay strong, united, and loud. A message from @actrapresident:

ACTRA’s National Council — representing 30,000+ performers across Canada — meets next week for its second leadership meeting of 2025. From coast to coast to coast, we’re shaping policy and amplifying #ACTRA performers’ voices.

During Pride Season people across Canada and beyond come together to honour, celebrate, and recognize the contributions of #2SLGBTQI+ workers and communities. #Pride2025 #ACTRA

Six trailblazing ACTRA members are on the @HollywoodReporter's 2025 Women in Entertainment Canada Power List! Jully Black, Nelly Furtado, Humberly González, Devery Jacobs, Eleanor Noble. Tantoo Cardinal received the Equity in Entertainment Award. https://t.co/z4qpJWXzpR

Watch the May 29th Petition Referendum town hall video at this link: https://t.co/K2VCAyfHdi

ACTRA members have ratified the renewed National Commercial Agreement! It takes effect June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. Thanks to all who voted! #ACTRA #UnionStrong

Deadline to Vote! Hey ACTRA performers — if you're eligible to vote on the ratification of the National Commercial Agreement (NCA) the deadline is TOMORROW (Tues, May 27) at 12 p.m. ET. Make your voice count! #ACTRA #NCA

Unions representing actors and writers are urging the CRTC not to classify artificial intelligence-generated material as Canadian content.

Today @ACTRAPresident Eleanor Noble and @MarieKellyNED appeared before the @CRTC hearings to advocate for a stronger definition of Canadian content that prioritizes Canadian talent and investment into domestic production. #canpoli #actra #crtc #cancon https://t.co/xegd2UKgBn