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CMPA’s Profile 2022 reports on health of Canada’s film and TV production sector
Canadian independent producers welcome landmark broadcasting legislation
CMPA statement on federal government’s 2023 budget
CMPA welcomes new Telefilm Executive Director and CEO, Julie Roy
The CMPA commends the Minister of Canadian Heritage for his response on key Bill C-11 Senate amendments
Statement from the CMPA on Bill C-11
Prime Time 2023 sells out with record demand
Damon D’Oliveira takes home CMPA Indiescreen Award
CMPA announces Indiescreen Awards nominees
Canadian Media Producers Association and Directors Guild reach terms on new CMPA-DGC Standard Agreement
Lisa Broadfoot appointed Vice-President, Industry and Business Affairs at CMPA
CMPA lauds federal government’s decision to reject flawed CBC licence renewal decision
Canada’s independent producers call on Minister Rodriguez to reject CRTC’s CBC decision
CMPA doubles Indiescreen Awards prize money; announces 2022 ceremony to be held at Whistler Film Festival
WGC and CMPA ratify extension of Independent Production Agreement
CMPA promotes Sean Porter to Vice-President, National Industrial Relations and Counsel
Canada’s indie producers rally behind Bill C-11; urge government to pass Online Streaming Act
Alain Strati appointed Senior Vice-President, Industry, Policy and General Counsel at CMPA
Joint Statement from the AMPTP and the CMPA on the DGC BC strike notice
CMPA statement on Christa Dickenson’s departure from Telefilm
CMPA statement on the passing of Paul Pope
CMPA economic report details COVID-19 impact on Canada’s media production sector
Joint Statement from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the Canadian Media Producers Association on the Directors Guild of Canada BC Decision to Call for a Strike Authorization Vote
CMPA promotes Marcia Douglas to Vice-President, Industry and Business Affairs
Joint statement on Government of Canada’s extension of Short-Term Compensation Fund
Anand Ramayya takes home CMPA Indiescreen Award
Online Streaming Act will prioritize Canadian companies and culture: CMPA
CMPA statement on Vince Commisso receiving Canadian Academy’s Board of Directors’ Tribute Award
CMPA announces Indiescreen Awards nominees
Canadian performers and producers secure deal on new Independent Production Agreement
CMPA congratulates ICAP feature film producers and welcomes incoming scripted series cohort
CMPA launches Prime Time 2022
Nov 02, 2021
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CMPA statement on the reappointment of Pablo Rodriguez as Minister of Canadian Heritage
Oct 26, 2021
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CMPA names new Board of Directors for 2021-2023 term
Raila Gutman appointed CMPA’s Director, Member Development, BC Producers Branch
CMPA releases economic report on Canadian film and TV production sector
CMPA promotes Sean Porter to role of Lead Negotiator
CMPA statement on Budget 2021
Apr 19, 2021
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CMPA welcomes new Executive Director of DGC Ontario
Jennifer Holness wins CMPA Indiescreen Award
Joint statement on Government of Canada’s extension of Short-Term Compensation Fund
Feb 10, 2021
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CMPA announces Indiescreen Awards nominees
CMPA welcomes important legislation to modernize Canada’s Broadcasting Act
Nov 03, 2020
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CMPA welcomes six new members to its Board of Directors
CMPA and C21Media renew partnership for virtual edition of Prime Time 2021
Oct 27, 2020
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Statement on Government of Canada’s Short-Term Compensation Fund to address lack of COVID-19 insurance coverage
Film and TV organizations call for Throne Speech to make good on government promises
Ongoing COVID-19 insurance challenges put $1 billion of Canadian film and TV production at risk
CMPA’s 2020 Indiescreen Awards postponed due to COVID-19
CMPA statement on joint letter by Black producers and creators demanding end to systemic racism in Canada’s production industry
CMPA statement on Quebec government fund to reopen film and TV production sector and need for a national solution
CMPA and Alberta’s Teamsters Local 362 reach agreement on new three-year deal
Joint statement on CERB extension
Canada’s film and TV production sector faces $2.5 billion hit due to COVID-19
CMPA’s Profile 2019 highlights economic capacity of Canadian media production industry before COVID-19
COVID-19 Production Industry Taskforce
CMPA welcomes report charting new path forward for Canadian media production sector
Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault to open CMPA’s Prime Time 2020
Tracey Friesen appointed Managing Vice-President of CMPA’s BC Producers Branch
CMPA to premiere final season of CTV’s CARDINAL at Prime Time
Dec 19, 2019
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CMPA statement on mandate letter to the Minister of Canadian Heritage
Dec 13, 2019
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CMPA joins 2020 CFC Producers’ Lab as lead sponsor
CMPA welcomes new Minister of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault
CMPA names new Board of Directors for 2019-2021 term
CMPA promotes Liz Shorten to Chief Operating Officer
Kuessipan and Clifton Hill producers named 2019 CMPA Indiescreen Award winners
CMPA announces 2019 Indiescreen Awards nominees
CMPA expands Indiescreen Awards nationally
Statement: CMPA welcomes BTLR What We Heard Report
CMPA partners with C21Media on Prime Time in Ottawa
Canadian screenwriters and independent producers reach terms on new Independent Production Agreement
Indian Horse scores big for Northern Ontario’s economy
CMPA welcomes new ACTRA National Executive Director
New report shows continued growth for Canada’s film and television production sector
Financial heist thriller The Hummingbird Project pays dividends for Quebec economy
Statement on the passing of John Robinson
Frontier leads impressive economic conquest for Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian performers and independent producers secure deal on new Independent Production Agreement
The grades are in: Production of Mr. D boasts massive economic benefit for Nova Scotia
CMPA statement on the passing of François Macerola
CMPA and NABET 700-M UNIFOR reach new agreement
New TV and film Global Creative Alliance aims to increase international collaboration
Canada’s independent producers and directors ratify new CMPA-DGC Standard Agreement
CMPA Media Statement: North American free-trade agreement
Oct 01, 2018
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Canadian Media Producers Association unveils Executive Committee for coming fiscal year
Simone Urdl and Jennifer Weiss named 2018 CMPA Indiescreen Award winners
CMPA welcomes CRTC decision that will have a positive impact on Canadian independent production
CMPA unveils nominees for 2018 Indiescreen Awards
CMPA embarks on national listening tour
Jul 30, 2018
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Canada’s independent production community congratulates new Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, Pablo Rodriguez
Jul 18, 2018
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Canadian Media Producers Association and Directors Guild of Canada sign new labour agreement
CMPA applauds appointment of Joanne Levy to CRTC
CMPA commends Minister Joly on launch of Creative Export Canada
CMPA calls Christa Dickenson a strong choice to lead Telefilm Canada
Canadian Media Producers Association welcomes advisory panel for upcoming review of Broadcasting and Telecommunications Acts
Jun 05, 2018
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CMPA welcomes CRTC’s vision for a modern broadcasting system in the new digital era
CMPA welcomes Catherine Tait as new President and CEO of CBC/Radio Canada
Production of feature film Maudie paints a picture of economic success
Canadian Creative Industries release new Code of Conduct
CMPA welcomes federal budget that invests in Canadian content
Feb 27, 2018
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Canada’s screen content production sector continues to drive impressive economic growth
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, returns to Prime Time 2018
Jan 26, 2018
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Creative heavyweight Jay Baruchel to deliver closing keynote at the CMPA’s Prime Time in Ottawa
Dec 18, 2017
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New horror film Pyewacket summons impressive economic activity in Northern Ontario
Joint statement: Canadian creative industry stakeholders galvanize to end sexual harassment
Heavy hitters Netflix, YouTube and Facebook added to speaker lineup for 2018 edition of CMPA’s Prime Time in Ottawa
Nov 15, 2017
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TV series Mohawk Girls drives major economic growth in Greater Montreal communities
Galloping success: TV series Heartland generates nearly half-billion in economic impact
CMPA welcomes Minister Joly’s vision for a Creative Canada
CMPA names new Board of Directors
Canadian screenwriters and producers extend agreement
Kim McCraw and Luc Déry named 2017 CMPA Indiescreen Award Winners
CMPA reveals nominees for the 2017 CMPA Indiescreen Awards
CMPA appoints Jason Lee as Vice-President, BC Industrial Relations
Canadian producers, actors and directors commend Minister Joly on rejection of CRTC decision
CMPA statement on joint open letter by Bell Media, Corus Entertainment and Rogers Media
Joint open letter to Minister Mélanie Joly regarding CRTC decisions
Canada’s independent producers, performers and directors petition Minister Joly to reject CRTC decision
CMPA invests in the next generation of Canada’s independent producers
Key audiovisual industry organizations collaborate to create an Indigenous Screen Office for Canada
Canadian content sees strong demand from Europe and US
CMPA and Telefilm partner to offer marketing training for emerging professionals
CMPA promotes Liz Shorten to Senior Vice-President
Independent producers reach historic deal with Alberta labour union
Independent producers applaud federal budget that supports Canadian creative entrepreneurs
Mar 22, 2017
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Study finds majority of women report gender-based career barriers in Canada’s media production sector
Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage at Prime Time 2017
Jan 11, 2017
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Gunpowder & Sky CEO Van Toffler to be Friday morning keynote speaker at Prime Time 2017
Jan 04, 2017
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Lionsgate Television Group President Sandra Stern to give Prime Time opening keynote
Dec 06, 2016
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Canada’s independent media producers outline their vision for Canadian Content in a Digital World
Nov 25, 2016
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CMPA appoints Erin Finlay as Chief Legal Officer
Prime Time in Ottawa attracts top business and thought leaders in North America
Nov 22, 2016
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Canada’s French and English-language media producers announce joint effort to address evolving industry
CMPA launches Prime Time in Ottawa 2017
Sep 19, 2016
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Canadian producers champion Heritage Minister’s Canadian content consultations
Sep 13, 2016
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Roger Frappier and Hany Ouichou win CMPA Feature Film Producer Awards at TIFF
CMPA statement on CRTC’s revised policy framework for Certified Independent Production Funds
Eight Canadian producers nominated for the 2016 CMPA Feature Film Producer Awards
CMPA launches 2016 edition of Telefilm Marketing Mentorship Program
CMPA appoints Andrew Addison as Vice-President, Communications & Marketing
Canadian Media Producers Association welcomes Heritage Review advisory panel
Jun 28, 2016
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CMPA welcomes Shaftesbury’s Scott Garvie as new Board Chair
CRTC approval of Corus-Shaw deal puts Canada’s independent producers at risk
Independent producers welcome the government’s investment in CBC/Radio-Canada
Mar 22, 2016
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Indie producers win big at 2016 Canadian Screen Awards
Strategic shift key to capitalizing Canada’s content business, new study
Minister of Canadian Heritage Mélanie Joly to speak at Prime Time in Ottawa
Jan 29, 2016
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Enhanced Terms of Trade More Essential in Light of Corus’s Acquisition of Shaw
FremantleMedia International CEO Jens Richter takes Prime Time stage for keynote conversation
Jan 11, 2016
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Creative technologist Kenyatta Cheese to give closing keynote at Prime Time 2016
Dec 16, 2015
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CMPA and DGC ratify new 2016-2018 Standard Agreement
Canadian performers and independent producers reach new agreement
Marcia Douglas appointed Director, Business Affairs and Digital Initiatives
Prime Time 2016 adds co-production experts, digital innovators & international marketplace trailblazers
Dec 02, 2015
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Starz’s John Penney announced as CMPA’s Prime Time opening keynote
Nov 13, 2015
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CMPA inks deal with leading online content marketplace Rightstrade
Canadian Media Production Association and Directors Guild of Canada reach agreement
Independent producers welcome new Minister of Canadian Heritage
Nov 04, 2015
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CMPA’s Prime Time returns with stellar lineup of guest speakers
Sep 28, 2015
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CMPA partners with First Weekend Club to showcase members’ films
Robert Lantos wins CMPA Producer’s Award at the Toronto International Film Festival
Canadian Media Production Association, Producers Guild of America sign cooperation agreement
Celebrating ten years: Five finalists selected for the $10K CMPA Feature Film Award
CMPA appoints new Chief Executive Officer
CMPA congratulates Standing Committee for accepting its recommendations
Jun 11, 2015
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CMPA members elect New Board of Directors
CMPA launches Marketing Training Program
Thirty more producers to receive mentoring through CMPA program
Canadian Media Production Association seeks to appeal CRTC Let’s Talk TV decision
Profile 2014 – State of the Canadian on-screen media production industry
Canadian producers lay claim in online video gold rush
Eyeoncanada.ca celebrates Canadian television, feature film and digital media
Steering forward in a disruptive media marketplace
Feb 24, 2015
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Independent producers and Canadian screenwriters reach agreement
Screen based media: Thriving in a time of change
Jan 14, 2015
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