Labour agreements and fees
The CMPA negotiates and administers the agreements that govern producers’ working relationships with the industry’s unions and guilds and their members.
Contact
NATIONAL
Warren Ross
Vice-President, National Industrial Relations and Senior Counsel
1-416-304-0281 /
1-800-267-8208 ext. 227
warren.ross@cmpa.ca
Sean Porter
Director, National Industrial Relations and Counsel
1-647-797-1856 /
1-800-267-8208 ext. 237
sean.porter@cmpa.ca
Christine Rutherford
Manager, National Industrial Relations
1-416-304-0278 /
1-800-267-8208 ext. 226
christine.rutherford@cmpa.ca
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Jason Lee
Vice-President, BC Industrial Relations
1-604-694-2712 /
1-866-390-7639 ext. 124
jason.lee@cmpa.ca
Marsha Newbery
Director, BC Industrial Relations
1-604-694-2713 /
1-866-390-7639 ext. 123
marsha.newbery@cmpa.ca
Our industrial relations work is powered by teams of legal and labour experts in Toronto and Vancouver.
Our goal is to shape and maintain a stable and predictable labour environment for Canada’s film, television and digital media producers. Our work focuses on all aspects of industry labour relations, including the negotiation of agreements on behalf of our members, the resolution of disputes, fielding inquiries from our members about labour-related concerns, and advocating to government and before boards and tribunals on labour-related issues.
Member feedback is important to us. In advance of any negotiation with our union and guild partners, the CMPA reaches out to solicit input from members. (If you are a member, learn more about upcoming roadshows.)
We are here for our members and want to be your first call when you need labour relations help.
Contact us
Contact the Industrial Relations team for:
- Interpretation of collective, independent production and standard agreements
- Advice on industry practice
- Assistance in dispute resolution, to avoid costly arbitration
- Immigration matters
If your production is taking place in Canada outside of British Columbia, contact the national team in Toronto. If your production is taking place in British Columbia, contact the BC team, based in Vancouver.
- Alberta agreements
- BC agreements
- Saskatchewan agreements
- Manitoba agreements
- Ontario agreements
- Yukon agreements
- Atlantic Canada agreements
WGC Independent Production Agreement
The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) IPA establishes the terms, conditions and rates for writers, story editors and story consultants engaged on English-language productions in Canada.
In September 2017, the CMPA, AQPM and WGC agreed to a contract extension to June 30, 2019 with a 1% increase, effective January 1, 2018.
Download the IPA extension agreement
DGC Standard Agreement
The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) Standard Agreement establishes the terms, conditions and rates for directors, production managers, assistant directors, editors, location department personnel and other professionals engaged on productions in Canada, excluding BC and Quebec. In addition to the Core Agreement, there is a separate Directors Schedule, and jurisdiction-specific schedules for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
Download the Directors schedule and wage rates
Download schedules for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Atlantic Canada
Download wage rates for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Atlantic Canada
Download Core AgreementACTRA Independent Production Agreement
The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) Independent Production Agreement (IPA) establishes the terms, conditions and rates for on- and off-camera performers engaged on English-language productions in Canada, excluding BC. The ACTRA IPA is jointly negotiated by the CMPA and its French-language counterpart, the AQPM.
British Columbia & Yukon Council of Film Unions Master Agreement
The British Columbia & Yukon Council of Film Unions Master Agreement establishes the terms, conditions and rates for labour technicians from IATSE 891 (technical crew including grip, props, construction, transportation, set decorating, hair, makeup and wardrobe), IATSE 669 (camera and publicity crew) and Teamsters 155 (including transportation and catering). This agreement is jointly negotiated by the CMPA and the Canadian Affiliates of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
UBCP Animation Agreement
The Union of British Columbia Performers (UBCP) Animation Agreement establishes the terms, conditions and rates for performers engaged in animation production on English-language production in British Columbia. UBCP is an autonomous branch of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA).
UBCP BC Master Production Agreement
The Union of British Columbia Performers (UBCP) BC Master Production Agreement establishes the terms, conditions and rates for on-camera and off-camera performers engaged on English-language production in British Columbia and the Yukon. UBCP is an autonomous branch of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA). The UBCP BC Master Production Agreement is jointly negotiated by the CMPA and the Canadian Affiliates of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
DGC BC Collective Agreement
The Directors Guild of Canada, British Columbia District Council (DGC BC) Collective Agreement establishes the terms, conditions and rates for directors, production managers, assistant directors, location department personnel and other professionals engaged on productions in BC and the Yukon. This agreement is jointly negotiated by the CMPA and the Canadian Affiliates of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
ACFC West Local 2020 UNIFOR Collective Agreement
The Association of Canadian Film Craftspeople Local 2020 UNIFOR (ACFC West) Collective Agreement establishes the terms, conditions and rates for a number of technical crew—including grip, props, construction, transportation, set, hair, makeup and wardrobe—engaged on productions in BC.
Teamsters Local 362 Alberta Master Agreement
The CMPA / Teamsters Local 362 Alberta Master Agreement establishes the terms, conditions and rates for those employed in classifications including driving, catering, wrangling and animal training on productions in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
NABET 700-M UNIFOR Collective Agreement
The NABET 700-M UNIFOR (NABET) Collective Agreement establishes the terms, conditions and rates for a number of technical crew, including grip, props, construction, transportation, set, hair, makeup and wardrobe, engaged on productions in Ontario.
IATSE Local 411 Collective Agreement
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada (IATSE) Local 411 Agreement establishes the terms, conditions and rates for craftservice providers and honeywagon operators engaged on productions in Ontario.
When you enter into one of our labour agreements, you’ll be required to pay administration fees to the CMPA. CMPA members receive discounts on these fees, as illustrated in the table below. (If you are not eligible for CMPA membership, learn more about our permittee membership for access to these discounts.)
For national productions (outside of BC), use the downloadable form below for submitting remittance fees for all guilds, except ACTRA-TIP and permit fees. Should you have any questions regarding remittances, email us at finance@cmpa.ca.