TORONTO, June 2, 2026 – Today, the Canadian Media Producers Association announced the appointment of Sean Porter to the position of Senior Vice-President, National Industrial Relations and General Counsel. In this expanded role, Sean will serve as General Counsel, advising on employment, privacy, and policy matters at the CMPA as a member of its senior leadership team.

Sean will also continue to lead the CMPA’s industrial relations strategy, overseeing negotiations, key relationships, and the National Industrial Relations team while ensuring effective management of legal and reputational risk.

“Over the past eight years, Sean has earned the respect and trust of producers and industry partners alike through his collaborative approach and practical, solutions-oriented mindset,” said Reynolds Mastin, President and CEO, CMPA. “With his depth of expertise, consistent sound legal advice and strategic leadership, I am confident that Sean will continue to play a key role in enabling the CMPA to navigate complex legal and policy matters and support a thriving Canadian production sector.”

“It has been a privilege working closely with our members and industry partners to champion the interests of Canada’s independent production sector,” said Sean. “I look forward to stepping into this expanded role, working alongside the CMPA board and senior leadership team to ensure the CMPA and our membership continue to thrive as we navigate a rapidly evolving legal and policy landscape.”

Sean joined the CMPA in 2018 as Director, National Industrial Relations and Counsel, and has steadily expanded his impact through a series of progressive leadership roles, including Vice-President, National Industrial Relations, and Lead Negotiator and Senior Director. Prior to joining the CMPA, Sean practiced labour and employment law at McCarthy Tétrault LLP and Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP. He holds a Juris Doctor from Queen’s University and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2014.

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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. 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

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