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Canadian #charity with a mission to help arts & entertainment professionals maintain their health, dignity & ability to work.
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ACTRA Toronto Members have spoken!

The ballots have been counted and the ACTRA Toronto Council Election 2025 results are in. Congratulations to the successful candidates and deep gratitude to all those who ran and offered to serve the membership.
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Talking about money = good for your mental health 💚

New research from Psychology Today on how financial conversations support wellness. worth a read, especially if you're navigating gig work or freelance life.

buff.ly/9UrBPbF

What money topic do you wish people talked about more openly? 👇
How Talking About Money Supports Financial Wellness
Money touches nearly every part of our lives, and yet it’s often the hardest thing to talk about. Here’s how reflection and honest conversation can shape financial well-being.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The Writers Guild of Canada welcomes the federal government’s renewed investment in Canada’s screen-based industries, including funding for the Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada, the National Film Board, and CBC/Radio-Canada.

www.wgc.ca/sites/defaul...
November 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
That unique exhaustion from masking all day on set? The shutdown after weeks of sensory overload?

Chelsea Bernard from our Program team wrote about neurodivergent burnout — what it actually looks like vs. neurotypical burnout, and practical recovery strategies from their own experience.
October 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Ontario creatives: The Making It Work 2025 survey needs you! 📋

Our industry has transformed since 2019. Time to capture where we are now & chart the path forward.

Your 10 minutes = better data = stronger support for creative careers

Survey: buff.ly/DGSRnvo (closes Oct 27)
October 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
To the heart of Canadian performing arts and entertainment: the people.

The storytellers and technicians. The performers and crew. The visionaries and problem-solvers. Every person who chooses to build a life in this industry, navigating its uncertainties with courage and creativity.
October 13, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Hi BlueSky 👋 We're The AFC, and we're here to connect with Canada's entertainment community.
October 10, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Join Aly Auer for "Knowing Your Worth" - a practical, no-nonsense workshop designed specifically for creatives who want to price with confidence.

📅 Date: October 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 1-3 PM ET / 10 AM-12 PM PT
Register now at: afchelps.ca/workshop/kno...
October 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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September 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM