July 16, 2018
The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) have concluded negotiations on a new three-year DGC-CMPA Standard Agreement aiming to create a foundation for stability, allowing independent producers and DGC members to work together in creating entertaining content for audiences in Canada and around the world. The agreement in principle was reached on July 6, and will now be sent to the groups’ respective members for ratification. The current agreement expires on December 31, 2018. See the CMPA release for more information.