MEDIA ADVISORY: Canadian comedians rally for arts recognition and funding

TORONTO— Members of the Canadian Association of Stand-Up, Sketch and Improv
Comedians (CASC) will join Unifor representatives for a media conference to call for
comedy to be formally recognized as an art form and given equitable access to public
arts funding as CASC launches its first-of-its-kind policy paper.
CASC members will expand on the barriers facing Canadian comedians and outline
recommendations to strengthen and support Canada’s comedy industry.

What:  Launch of The Problem with Being Funny policy paper on the Canadian
comedy sector.
When:  Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 11 a.m.
Where:  Comedy Bar, 2800 Danforth Ave., Toronto
Who: Canadian Freelance Union President Nora Loreto
Samantha Rice, Unifor NABET 700-M, Unifor Media Council Representative
CASC Executive Board member and policy paper author Sandra Battaglini
    CASC Executive Board member Clifford Myers
CASC members
   
To arrange interviews, please contact Unifor Communications Representative Jenny
Yuen at jenny.yuen@unifor.org or 416-938-6157 (cell).