Today, the Directors Guild of Canada and the Canadian Media Producers Association announced the ratification of a new DGC-CMPA Standard Agreement. The three-year deal establishes the terms, conditions and rates for directors and other professional crew members engaged in film, television and digital media productions.

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The CMPA today released the following statement congratulating the Honourable Minister Marc Miller on his appointment as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture.

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The Canadian Media Producers Association today revealed details of its eighth annual Canada-UK Co-Production Forum, taking place on December 1, in London, ahead of Content London.

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“Today’s budget is a win for Canadian media producers, for Canada’s cultural sovereignty and for all Canadians,” said Reynolds Mastin, President and CEO of the CMPA. “Against a backdrop of unprecedented trade uncertainty, the investments announced in the federal budget will bring much-needed stability for the Canadian media production sector.”

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Join over 1,000 attendees, including Canadian and international producers, broadcasters, streamers, distributors, funders, unions/guilds, federal and provincial leaders, policymakers, and more, for three days of insights, connection and collaboration at Prime Time in Ottawa, January 28-30, 2026.

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Over the past year, we’ve seen a groundswell of support from Canadians for all things homegrown, alongside a renewed desire to work together to build a better, stronger country. That same spirit of collaboration is reflected in the latest issue of Indiescreen, which celebrates the teamwork and partnerships driving Canada’s media production sector.

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The Canadian Media Producers Association today announced its Board of Directors for the 2025–2027 term, and confirmed the appointment of Kyle Irving as CMPA Board Chair, Michelle Wong as Treasurer and Lauren Corber as Secretary.

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Canadians overwhelmingly want their on-screen culture and stories protected, according to new public opinion research conducted by Pollara, and commissioned by the Canadian Media Producers Association.

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The Canadian Media Producers Association  announced 19 mentees selected for participation in its 2025/26 slate of mentorship programs.

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The Canadian Media Producers Association  announced the winners of the 2025 Indiescreen Awards, which celebrate excellence in Canadian independent media production.

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There’s never been a better time to celebrate Canadian stories and the talented producers behind them. The nominees are in for the 2025 CMPA Indiescreen Awards!

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The Canadian Media Producers Association today announced a delegation of 15 member producers who will travel to Ireland to foster partnership opportunities in Dublin and at the Galway Film Fleadh.

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The CMPA has begun the process of electing a new board of directors. All directors elected to the board will serve for a two-year term from September 2025 until September 2027.

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This collaborative initiative, launched at the Banff World Media Festival, brings together more than 70 organizations—funders, broadcasters, producers, and equity-focused groups— united in a commitment to building a screen industry rooted in inclusion, accountability, and care.

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$50,000 will be awarded to TV, feature film and emerging producers at the CMPA Indiescreen Awards in September.

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The CMPA participated in CRTC hearings on the definition of Canadian content.

Key issues covered by the CMPA during the appearance are highlighted in this video.

The CMPA’s full appearance in front of the CRTC can be viewed on the CPAC website.

Today, the CMPA released the following statement congratulating the Honourable Minister Guilbeault on his appointment to the role of Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity.

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A global petition was launched today by representatives from the film and audiovisual sectors across the world, calling on all governments to stand firm and safeguard the systems that support independent film and audiovisual creation so that culture, creativity, and democratic access to diverse stories for the screen can continue to flourish.

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This year marks the 30^th anniversary of the program, which pairs emerging producers with established producers at CMPA member companies for on-the-job training across all aspects of producing.

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The Canadian Media Producers Association today released the following statement, in response to US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on international media productions.

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Canadian producers head to Australia to accelerate global partnerships

The CMPA today unveiled the delegation of 14 producers travelling to Australia to accelerate global partnerships through curated programming and meetings.

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As our country navigates a shifting global landscape, defending a strong Canadian cultural identity has never been more important.

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Polling released today by the CMPA, conducted by Abacus Data, finds that Canadians overwhelmingly believe in promoting and supporting Canadian culture and identity through the stories and perspectives shown on screen.

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The CMPA welcomed today’s Liberal Party campaign promise to strengthen Canada’s national broadcaster with increased, stable funding enshrined into law.

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Canadian and French media producers strengthen partnerships and open new paths for transatlantic content

France’s Union Syndicale de la Production Audiovisuelle (USPA) and the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) announced their joint delegation of producers from France and Canada, participating in a dedicated mission to explore coproduction opportunities for drama and documentary projects.

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The CMPA’s annual membership renewal period is now open.  To ensure uninterrupted access to your membership benefits and to support our collective advocacy efforts, we encourage members to renew before March 31, 2025.

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The CMPA announced the appointment of Jason Lee to Managing Vice-President, BC Producers Branch and Industrial Relations. In this new role, Jason will oversee the daily operations of the CMPA-BC Producers Branch and continue to manage the office of BC Industrial Relations.

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The CMPA today issued the following statement in response to the passing of Paul Bronfman, Chairman and CEO of the Comweb Corporation.

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Working in TV and film might seem like it’s all about the red carpet, but Canada’s independent production industry thrives on the hard work of talented individuals and thousands of Canadian small businesses.

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Story Money Impact, the charity that our dear friend and colleague, Tracey Friesen founded, has announced the launch of the Tracey Friesen Impact Fund, which honours Tracey’s life and work.

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