TORONTO – ACTRA National announced today the hiring of Raj Shoan as general counsel, effective February 16, 2021.
Shoan “brings with him a solid understanding of Canada’s regulatory framework after having spent the past 18+ years working in our broadcasting, telecommunications, and entertainment sectors,” reads the announcement sent to members from ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) executive director Marie Kelly. “Raj’s extensive knowledge of entertainment law and regulatory policy and compliance will help support our union’s objective of improving the working lives of Canadian professional performers.”
Shoan held various roles with the CRTC over the years, including as Ontario commissioner from 2013-2016 where, as readers may recall, his tenure there did not end well.
“He was an advocate at the CRTC and raised important concerns respecting diversity and inclusion matters,” adds the announcement. “Raj also has extensive experience within the broadcasting sector, including in senior leadership roles at both Astral Media Radio and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, with responsibilities including CRTC licence renewals and regulatory compliance, Canadian content development portfolio management, and intellectual property agreement negotiations.
“Raj’s broad background and extensive knowledge of our industry will make him an excellent addition to the ACTRA team.”
