TORONTO, May 9, 2022—The Canadian Media Producers Association today announced the appointment of Alain Strati as Senior Vice-President, Industry, Policy and General Counsel. In this role, Alain will oversee legal, industry, legislative, regulatory and public policy files for the organization.

“It’s a pivotal time in our industry as we look to government to modernize the Broadcasting Act. With Alain’s deep experience, and demonstrated commitment to collaboration he will be a huge asset to the CMPA, our members, and the independent production industry in this country,” said Reynolds Mastin, President and CEO, CMPA. “We are thrilled to have Alain join our team.”

Alain joins the CMPA with an impressive resume, having most recently held the position of Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs, at Bell, where he worked on a variety of files related to the Canadian broadcasting system. Prior to this, Alain was at Rogers, where he held positions as Vice President, Business & Regulatory Affairs and Vice President, OMNI, Specialty TV & Development.

“The audiovisual sector in Canada is among the best in the world, and the CMPA plays an important role in ensuring the continued success of our media production industry,” says Alain. “I look forward to working alongside a team of talented industry experts to represent the interests of independent producers working in Canada’s vibrant media industry.”

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ABOUT THE CMPA
The Canadian Media Producers Association is the national advocacy organization for independent producers, representing hundreds of companies engaged in the development, production, and distribution of English-language content made for television, cinema, and digital media channels. We work to promote the continued success of the Canadian production sector and to ensure a bright future for the diverse content made by our members for both domestic and international audiences. cmpa.ca. cmpa.ca

For more information:

Gamiela Fereg
Senior Manager, Media Relations & Communications, CMPA
gamiela.fereg@cmpa.ca