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Actors, directors, crew, to hit the campaign trail to hold politicians feet to the fire

TORONTO - Members of the Canadian creative industry members will shadow MPs and potential MPs this fall, asking federal election candidates to answer questions on the future of Canada’s $9 billion market in screen-based production.Cast, crew and creators are banding together for what is being called the “Just Ask” campaign (“Je m’implique” in French), where three groups are calling on its members to pledge to attend at least one election-related event this fall and ask at least one question on key issues facing the industry.The campaign includes the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), the Directors Guild...