Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Arts and Culture
- Broadcasting
- Immigration
- Intellectual Property
- International Trade
- Labour
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, with respect to increased, longterm government investment.
- Canadian Media Fund, with respect to increased longterm government investment and the maintenance of Canadian content requirements for eligibility.
- National Film Board, with respect to increased, longterm government investment.
- Telefilm Canada, with respect to increased, longterm government investment.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-10: An Act to Amend the Broadcasting Act, with respect to the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings.
- Copyright legislation – Updating Canada's Copyright Act to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright and Audio Visual Treaties.
- Income Tax averaging for Artists: Propose amendments to the Income Tax Act to re-instate income tax averaging for artists.
- Status of the Artist Act, with respect to the ongoing improvement of the socio-economic circumstances of Canadian artists.
Policies or Program
- COVID-19 recovery plans including CERB, the production insurance backstop, and health & safety.
- Factoring in diversity for groups or entities receiving public funding.
Regulation
- Television, broadcasting and telecommunications regulation as it relates to programming and Canadian content.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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National Film Board (NFB)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Senate of Canada
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) is the national organization of professional performers working in the English-language recorded media in Canada. ACTRA represents the interests of 25,000 members across Canada - the foundation of Canada's highly acclaimed professional performing community.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Marie Kelly,
National Executive Director
Organization's membership or classes of membership
25,000 members in three categories: Full members, apprentice members and ACTRA background performers.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
625 Church Street
Suite 300
Toronto, ON M4Y 2G1
Canada
Telephone number:
416-644-1500
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Christine Basdeo,
Director, People, Labour Relations & Operations |
No public offices held
- Lisa Blanchette,
Director, Public Affairs and Communications |
No public offices held
- Michael Cheevers,
Industry Relations Officer |
No public offices held
- Chris Cornish,
Branch Representative & Federal Outreach Coordinator |
No public offices held
- Daintry Dalton,
Regional Executive Director |
No public offices held
- David Gale,
ACTRA Toronto President |
No public offices held
- Keith Martin Gordey,
ACTRA National Vice President |
No public offices held
- Ellie Harvie,
UBCP/ACTRA President |
No public offices held
- Marie Kelly,
National Executive Director |
No public offices held
- Sue Milling,
Director - ACTRA Toronto |
No public offices held
- Olivia Nuamah,
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging |
No public offices held
- Karl Pruner,
Director, Communications - ACTRA Toronto |
No public offices held
- David Sparrow,
ACTRA National President |
No public offices held
- Theresa Tova,
ACTRA National Treasurer |
No public offices held
