VANCOUVER, March 10, 2025 — The Canadian Media Producers Association today 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.

 “As an integral member of the CMPA’s senior leadership team, Jason’s deep understanding of the province’s production landscape and the challenges producers face have made him an exceptional advocate for BC members,” said Reynolds Mastin, President and CEO, CMPA. “Over the past eight years, Jason’s integrity, diligence and collaborative approach to bargaining has led to the successful renewal of numerous BC labour agreements. I know he will continue to serve BC members well in this expanded role.”

“I’m fortunate to work alongside a remarkable team of colleagues at the CMPA, and will work diligently to uphold the extraordinary record of commitment and dedication that members have come to know and expect of our BC office,” said Jason Lee, Managing Vice-President, BC Producers Branch and Industrial Relations. “I look forward to working closely with the BC Branch Council, and advocating strongly on behalf of our members and the broader production community, as we navigate the current challenges and uncertainty facing our sector.”

Since joining the CMPA in 2017 as Vice-President, BC Industrial Relations, Jason has served as the lead negotiator in collective bargaining on behalf of the BC Branch Council. In this role, Jason also supports BC members with various labour matters, including the interpretation of agreements and the preparation of grievances and arbitrations. He also represents the independent production sector in matters of employment standards, health and safety, and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining the CMPA, Jason was Vice-President of Business and Legal Affairs with SEVEN24 Films, managing business and financial matters for the Canadian series Heartland, Young Drunk Punk and Wynonna Earp.

The position of Managing Vice President of the BC Branch was held by Tracey Friesen until January 2025.

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ABOUT CMPA-BC

The BC Producers Branch of the CMPA works on behalf of more than 160 British Columbia companies engaged in the production and distribution of television, feature film, and digital media content.  It promotes the interests of its members with all levels of government; negotiates and manages labour agreements with the province’s guilds and unions; and undertakes a variety of industry and export development initiatives to build the capacity of BC based companies.  CMPA-BC is a provincial branch of the Canadian Media Producers Association.

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. For more than 75 years, the CMPA has worked 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

For more information:

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