‘This week was a perfect storm – between the CFTPA and ACTRA in court to get that straightened out, between Shaw and Videotron and the CTF, and a new CRTC chairman being named who on the surface appears not to be a big proponent of convergence.’
-Ira Levy, executive producer, Breakthrough Films & Television
‘We acknowledge there is no strike at all, because ACTRA has secured the upper hand by declaring a strike, but by virtue of the continuation letters, everyone continues to work.’
-CFTPA lawyer John Rook arguing in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
‘You look nervous.’
‘Yeah. I’m thinking about my audition tomorrow.’
-One ACTRA member whispering to another in the court gallery