Montreal, October 23rd 2026 – ACTRA Montreal congratulates Pascal Bérubé on his appointment as Minister of Culture, Heritage, Communications and the French Language. 

With his extensive parliamentary experience and longstanding commitment to public service, Minister Bérubé brings valuable experience to a portfolio that plays a vital role in shaping Quebec’s cultural landscape. ACTRA Montreal looks forward to working with the Minister to advance interests of performers and strengthen Quebec’s film, television and audiovisual industries. 

“Quebec’s cultural sector is essential to our collective identity, and performers are the heart of its success. We look forward to working with Minister Bérubé on ensuring that Quebec remains a competitive shooting location for a diversity of productions, both domestic and foreign, and support an environment where both our creativity and economy thrive.” – Simon Peacock, ACTRA Montreal’s President 

ACTRA Montreal also congratulates Catherine Gentilcore, who will continue to serve as Deputy Premier. We look forward to working with her and the new Cabinet to advance policies that protect cultural workers, promotes the visibility of our local talent working in English, and support a strong and diverse audiovisual sector.