International Review of Policies and Programs that Support the Development, Retention and Exploitation of IP by Independent Producers
Exporting Canadian Screen-based Productions in a Global Market
Trends, Opportunities and Future Directions (July 2021)
Export readiness assessment
CMPA submission – Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2019-379 Renewal of the licences relating to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s English-language audio-visual services
Case Study – Economic Impacts of Indian Horse
Case Study – Economic Impacts of The Hummingbird Project
Profile 2018
An annual economic report on the screen-based production industry in Canada (March 2019)
Version française
Indiescreen Winter 2019
Winter 2019 issue of Indiescreen magazine
Modelling a new broadcasting distribution system financial contribution framework for Canadian audiovisual content
Prepared for the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) in partnership with: Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA); Association québécoise de la production médiatique (AQPM); and Directors Guild of Canada (DGC).
The impact of Terms of Trade on the UK’s television content production sector
A report for the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) by Oliver & Ohlbaum
Buyer Power in Canadian TV: An Examination of the Domestic Market Structure for the Purchase and Sale of Canadian-produced English Language TV Programming
Prepared by Wall Communications Inc. for the Canadian Media Producers Association
Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel, Responding to the New Environment: A Call for Comments
Admin fee remittance form
For national productions (outside of BC), use this form 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.
CMPA’s International strategy 2018/2019 – 2020/2021
The purpose of the CMPA’s international strategy and resulting efforts in the international arena is to increase interest from foreign producers, buyers and financiers; increase direct knowledge of foreign markets; strengthen individual relationships with co‐production partners; and increase export opportunities, which is especially important for small and medium-sized companies.
Case Study – Economic Impacts of Frontier
Case Study – Economic Impacts of Mr. D
Prepared for the Canadian Media Producers Association with financial support from Screen Nova Scotia (November 2018)
Download infographic summary
CMPA’s Comments re: the Reconsideration of the English-language Group Licence Renewal Applications
Case Study – Economic Impacts of Maudie
Case Study – Economic Impacts of Pyewacket
Case Study – Economic Impacts of Mohawk Girls
The Canadian Media Producers Association in partnership with The Quebec English-Language Production Council (November 2017)
Download infographic summary.
Case Study – Economic Impacts of Heartland
Case Study – Economic Impacts of Republic of Doyle
Case Study – Economic Impacts of Murdoch Mysteries
Case Study – Economic Impacts of Born to Be Blue
British Columbia & Yukon Council of Film Unions Master Agreement
Canadian Content in a Digital World
Indiescreen Winter 2016
Winter 2016 issue of Indiescreen magazine
Indiescreen Fall 2016
Fall 2016 issues of Indiescreen magazine
Indiescreen Winter 2017
Winter 2017 issues of Indiescreen magazine
Indiescreen Fall 2017
Fall 2017 issue of Indiescreen magazine
CFTPA written submission to the Government of Canada in response to Improving Canada’s Digital Advantage Strategies for Sustainable Prosperity – Consultation Paper on a Digital Economy Strategy for Canada
CFTPA written submission to the Government of Canada Pursuant to Opening Canada’s Doors to Foreign Investment
Submission by the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) to the Department of Canadian Heritage With respect to the Consultation on the implementation of Canada’s Policy on Audiovisual Treaty Coproduction
CFTPA Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance With Respect to the 2010 Pre-Budget Consultations
CMPA Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance With Respect to the 2011 Pre-Budget Consultations
Opening Remarks by the CMPA To Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, Pursuant to the Study to examine the challenges faced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in relation to the changing environment of broadcasting and communications
Filed on January 29, 2014
CMPA Presentation to Standing Committee on Finance With Respect to the 2015 Pre-Budget Consultations
Filed on November 17, 2014
Canadian Content in a Digital World: Submission to the Department of Canadian Heritage
Filed on November 25, 2016
Petition to the Governor In Council Pursuant to s. 28(1) of the Broadcasting Act
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-926 – Application by BCE Inc. (BCE), on behalf of CTVglobemedia Inc. (CTVgm) and its licensed broadcasting subsidiaries, for authority to change the effective control of CTVgm’s broadcasting entities to BCE (Application No. 2010-1506-6)
Appendix II, January 11, 2011
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-926 – Application by BCE Inc. (BCE), on behalf of CTVglobemedia Inc. (CTVgm) and its licensed broadcasting subsidiaries, for authority to change the effective control of CTVgm’s broadcasting entities to BCE (Application No. 2010-1506-6)
Appendix I, filed on January 11, 2011
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-926 – Application by BCE Inc. (BCE), on behalf of CTVglobemedia Inc. (CTVgm) and its licensed broadcasting subsidiaries, for authority to change the effective control of CTVgm’s broadcasting entities to BCE (Application No. 2010-1506-6)
Filed on January 11, 2011
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-952 – Group-based licence renewals for English-language television
Filed on February 9, 2011
CMPA final comments concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-926 – Application by BCE Inc. (BCE), on behalf of CTVglobemedia Inc. (CTVgm) and its licensed broadcasting subsidiaries, for authority to change the effective control of CTVgm’s broadcasting entities to BCE (Application No. 2010-1506-6)
Filed on February 11, 2011
Intervention of the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-783 – Review of the regulatory framework relating to vertical integration
CMPA final submission concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-952 – Group-based licence renewals for English-language television
Joint Submission of ACTRA, APFTQ, CMPA, DGC and WGC concerning Broadcasting and Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-344 – Fact-finding exercise on the over-the-top programming services in the Canadian broadcasting system
Appendix IV, filed on July 5, 2011
Joint Submission of ACTRA, APFTQ, CMPA, DGC and WGC concerning Broadcasting and Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-344 – Fact-finding exercise on the over-the-top programming services in the Canadian broadcasting system
Appendix III, filed on July 5, 2011
Joint Submission of ACTRA, APFTQ, CMPA, DGC and WGC concerning Broadcasting and Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-344 – Fact-finding exercise on the over-the-top programming services in the Canadian broadcasting system
Appendix II, filed on July 5, 2011
Joint Submission of ACTRA, APFTQ, CMPA, DGC and WGC concerning Broadcasting and Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-344 – Fact-finding exercise on the over-the-top programming services in the Canadian broadcasting system
Appendix I, filed on July 5, 2011
Joint Submission of ACTRA, APFTQ, CMPA, DGC and WGC concerning Broadcasting and Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-344 – Fact-finding exercise on the over-the-top programming services in the Canadian broadcasting system
Cover letter, filed on July 5, 2011
Joint Submission of ACTRA, APFTQ, CMPA, DGC and WGC concerning Broadcasting and Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-344 – Fact-finding exercise on the over-the-top programming services in the Canadian broadcasting system
CMPA Submission concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-350 – Call for comments on a possible exemption order respecting satellite relay distribution undertakings and on the transport of Canadian pay and specialty services by such undertakings
CMPA comments concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-408 Application No. 2011-0797-0 Glassbox Television Inc.
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation (BNOC) CRTC 2011-525: Development of a regulatory framework for the French-language television market, licence renewals for Astral Media Inc., Quebecor Media Inc. and Serdy Media Inc., and review of certain conditions of licence for V Interactions Inc., Quebecor Media Inc.: Application 2011-0482-7, Men TV General Partnership: Application 2011-0485-1 (The Cave)
Filed on September 27, 2011
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-525: Development of a regulatory framework for the French-language television market, licence renewals for Astral Media Inc., Quebecor Media Inc. and Serdy Media Inc., and review of certain conditions of licence for V Interactions Inc., Astral Media Inc.: Application 2011-0483-5, The Family Channel Inc: Application 2011-0526-3 (Family Channel), Astral Broadcasting Group Inc.: Application 2011-0510-7 (Mpix), Astral Broadcasting Group Inc.: Application 2011-0511-4 (The Movie Network)
Appendix B, filed on September 27, 2011
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-525: Development of a regulatory framework for the French-language television market, licence renewals for Astral Media Inc., Quebecor Media Inc. and Serdy Media Inc., and review of certain conditions of licence for V Interactions Inc., Astral Media Inc.: Application 2011-0483-5, The Family Channel Inc: Application 2011-0526-3 (Family Channel), Astral Broadcasting Group Inc.: Application 2011-0510-7 (Mpix), Astral Broadcasting Group Inc.: Application 2011-0511-4 (The Movie Network)
Appendix A, filed on September 27, 2011
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-525: Development of a regulatory framework for the French-language television market, licence renewals for Astral Media Inc., Quebecor Media Inc. and Serdy Media Inc., and review of certain conditions of licence for V Interactions Inc., Astral Media Inc.: Application 2011-0483-5, The Family Channel Inc: Application 2011-0526-3 (Family Channel), Astral Broadcasting Group Inc.: Application 2011-0510-7 (Mpix), Astral Broadcasting Group Inc.: Application 2011-0511-4 (The Movie Network)
Filed on September 27, 2011
CMPA intervention concerning TELETOON Canada Inc.: Part 1 Application to amend a condition of licence Application No. 2011-1406-6
Filed on November 24, 2011
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-788: Review of Local Programming Improvement Fund
Filed on February 15, 2012
CMPA Oral Remarks concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-728: Review of the Local Programming Improvement Fund
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-214: Item 2 Application by Shaw Satellite Services Inc. (“Shaw”) to renew the broadcasting licence for its satellite relay distribution undertaking (“SRDU”) serving communities throughout Canada Application 2011-0953-8
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-214: Item 1 Application by Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership (“Bell”) to renew the broadcasting licence for its satellite relay distribution undertaking (“SRDU”) serving communities throughout Canada Application 2011-0950-5
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-81 (“BNC 2012-81”): Call for comments on a revised licensing framework for pay-per-view (“PPV”) services
CMPA intervention concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-277 (“BNC 2012-277”): High Fidelity HDTV Inc. (“High Fidelity”), Application 2012-0105-3
CMPA comments concerning Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-366: Call for comments on the Commission’s policy regarding Canadian programming expenditure over-expenditures for conventional television and specialty services from large broadcast groups
CMPA submission in response to Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-370, Item 1: Application by BCE Inc. (BCE) on behalf of Astral Media inc. (Astral) for authority to change the effective control of Astral, and its licensed broadcasting subsidiaries – Application 2012-0516-2
CMPA Oral remarks to the CRTC pursuant to Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-370
Filed on September 13, 2012
CMPA Final comments concerning BNOC CRTC 2012-370, Item 1: Application by BCE Inc. (BCE) on behalf of Astral Media inc. (Astral) for authority to change the effective control of Astral, and its licensed broadcasting subsidiaries – Application 2012-0516-2
Filed on September 21, 2012
CMPA intervention concerning BNOC CRTC 2011-379: Licence renewals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French- and English-language services. Application No. 2011-0283-9: documentary.
CMPA intervention concerning BNOC CRTC 2011-379: Licence renewals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French- and English-language services, Respecting the Renewal Application for CBC Television (English-language network and stations)
BNOC CRTC 2011-379: Licence renewals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French- and English-language services. Application No. 2011-0276-4: CBC Television – Cover letter
BNOC CRTC 2012-379: Licence renewals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French- and English-language services. Update Regarding Terms of Trade Negotiations with the CBC
Appendix (Terms of Trade Agreement betweenAstral Television Networks, A Division of Astral Broadcasting Group Inc.; Bell Media Inc.; Rogers Broadcasting Limited; Shaw Media Inc. and the Canadian Media Production Association, filed on November 5, 2012
BNOC CRTC 2012-379: Licence renewals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French- and English-language services. Update Regarding Terms of Trade Negotiations with the CBC
Filed on November 5, 2012
CMPA comments concerning BNOC CRTC 2012-560 Items 1 and 2: OWN Inc. and G4techTV – Show Cause Hearing, References 2012-1233-1 and 2012-1235-7
Filed on November 13, 2012
CMPA Oral Remarks concerning BNOC CRTC 2011-379: Licence renewals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French- and English-language services
Filed on November 22, 2012
CMPA comments concerning BNOC CRTC 2012-560-2 Item 9: OWN Inc., Application 2012-1422-0
Filed on December 7, 2012
CMPA final comments concerning BNOC CRTC 2012-379: Licence renewals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French- and English-language services
Appendix B – Bennett Jones LLP legal option on CRTC jurisdiction to impose Terms of Trade on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
CMPA final comments concerning BNOC CRTC 2012-379: Licence renewals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French- and English-language services
Appendix A – Fasken Martineau legal opinion on CRTC Jurisdiction to Impose Terms of Trade, filed on December 11, 2012
CMPA final comments concerning BNOC CRTC 2012-379: Licence renewals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French- and English-language services
Filed on December 11, 2012
BNOC CRTC 2011-379: Licence renewals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French- and English-language services. Follow-up to Procedural Complaint re CBC’s Final Submission.
Appendix A – Bennett Jones LLP legal opinion, filed on January 11, 2013
BNOC CRTC 2011-379: Licence renewals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French- and English-language services. Follow-up to Procedural Complaint re CBC’s Final Submission.
Filed on January 11, 2013
BNOC CRTC 2013-12: Rogers Media Inc. (“Rogers”), on behalf of The Score Television Network Limited Application 2012-1327-2
Filed on February 20, 2013
BNOC CRTC 2013-19: Applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services
Filed on February 26, 2013
BNOC CRTC 2013-106: Application by Astral Media Inc. (Astral) for authority to change its effective control, and control of its licensed broadcasting subsidiaries, to BCE Inc. (BCE) Application 2013-0244-7
Oral Remarks by the CMPA BNOC CRTC 2013-19: Applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services
CMPA submission re: Part 1 Application: Bell Media Inc. Amendment of a condition of licence: Book Television Application 2013-0493-0
Oral Remarks by the CMPA – BNOC CRTC 2013-106: Application by Astral Medias Inc. for authority to change its effective control, and control of its licensed broadcasting subsidiaries, to BCE Inc.
CMPA submission re: BNOC CRTC 2013-448, Item 2 Application (2013-0596-2) by 8324441 Canada Inc. on behalf of TELETOON Canada Inc. (TELETOON Canada) for authority to effect a change in ownership and effective control of the undertakings of TELETOON Canada to Corus Entertainment Inc. (Corus) Applications to renew the broadcasting licences for TELETOON/TÉLÉTOON (TELETOON) (2012-1162-2) and TELETOON Retro (2012-1163-0)
Filed on September 27, 2013
CMPA comments re: BNOC CRTC 2013-448, Item 3: Application by Corus Entertainment Inc. (Corus) for authority to acquire the broadcasting undertakings Historia and Series+ Applications 2013-0597-0, 2013-0600-4, and 2013-0611-8
Filed on September 27, 2013
Oral Remarks by the CMPA re: BNOC CRTC 2013 – 488: Application to effect a change in ownership and effective control of the undertakings of TELETOON Canada to Corus Entertainment Inc., Applications to renew the broadcasting licences for TELETOON/TÉLÉTOON and TELETOON Retro
Filed on November 11, 2013
RE: Let’s Talk TV: CMPA-Hosted Flash! Conference Reports
CMPA Submission re: BNOC CRTC 2013-558: Call for comments on the Commission’s approach to tangible benefits and determining the value of the transaction
Filed on January 14, 2014
CMPA Oral Remarks re: BNOC CRTC 2014-26: Rogers Broadcasting Limited et al Renewals
CMPA’s Answers to the Commission’s Questions: BNOC CRTC 2014-190: Let’s Talk TV
Canadian Television – An Environment Scan (prepared by Peter H. Miller), filed on June 26, 2014
CMPA’s Answers to the Commission’s Questions: BNOC CRTC 2014-190: Let’s Talk TV
The State of the Canadian Program Rights Market: 2014 A Report prepared for submission to the CRTC in its formal “Talk TV” process (prepared by Peter Miller), filed on June 26, 2014
CMPA’s Answers to the Commission’s Questions: BNOC CRTC 2014-190: Let’s Talk TV
Impact Study on the Group Licence Policy 2.5 Years Later (Prepared by Louis Fournier), filed on June 26, 2014
CMPA’s Answers to the Commission’s Questions: BNOC CRTC 2014-190: Let’s Talk TV
An Analysis of Various CRTC Proposals Presented in BNOC 2014-190 (Prepared by Wall Communications Inc.), filed on June 26, 2014
CMPA’s Answers to the Commission’s Questions: BNOC CRTC 2014-190: Let’s Talk TV
Cover letter and introduction, filed on June 26, 2014
CMPA’s Answers to the Commission’s Questions: BNOC CRTC 2014-190: Let’s Talk TV
CMPA Oral Remarks re:BNOC CRTC 2014-190: Let’s Talk TV
Filed on September 10, 2014
CMPA Final Comments re: BNOC CRTC 2014-190: Let’s Talk TV
CMPA Submission re: Part 1 Application: Bell Media Inc. – Additional tangible benefits Application 2014-1178-5
Filed on January 12, 2015
CMPA Submission re: Part 1 Application (2015-0336-8) – OWN Inc. – Amend conditions of licence with respect to nature of service pursuant to Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2015-86 – Let’s Talk TV
Procedural Request to stay consideration of the proposed amendment concerning adherence to a Terms of Trade Agreement, filed on April 27, 2015
CMPA Submission re: Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2015-87: Call for comments on proposed amendments to the exemption order for video-on-demand undertakings and to the standard conditions of licence for video-on-demand undertakings
CMPA further comments re: 2015-0336-8 Application to amend the conditions of licence of Corus Entertainment Inc.’s television programming undertaking Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) pursuant to policy changes announced in Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2015-86 (BRP 2015-86) “Let’s Talk TV ”
Part 1 Applications – Amendments to nature of service – Bell Media Inc., Book Television – Application 2015-0611-4, Fashion Television – Application 2015-0626-3, MTV2 – Application 2015-0630-5
Part 1 Applications – Conversion of the licence from a Category A to a Category B service – Bell Media Inc. and 2953285 Canada Inc. Bravo! – Application 2015-0729-5; The Comedy Network – Application 2015-0730-3; Discovery Channel – Application 2015-0731-0; E! – Application 2015-0732-8; MTV – Application 2015-0734-4; Much – Application 2015-0736-0; M3 – Application 2015-0737-8; Space – Application 2015-0738-6
Part 1 Application – Amendments to the nature of service definition (first-run Canadian programs) – Corus Entertainment Inc. – YTV Application 2015-0726-1
Joint submission from ACTRA, CMPA, DGC and the WGC re: Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2015-421 – A review of the policy framework for local and community television programming
Filed on November 5, 2015
CMPA Reply Submission re: Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2015-467: Call for comments on the Commission’s policies relating to Certified Independent Production CIPFs (CIPFs)
Filed on January 22, 2016
Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2015-134: Review of Basic Telecommunications Services Second Phase Intervention
Filed on February 8, 2016
The Canadian Media Producers Association’s Comments Respecting Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2016-225: Renewal of television licences held by large English- and French-language ownership groups
Appendix E, filed on August 16, 2016
The Canadian Media Producers Association’s Comments Respecting Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2016-225: Renewal of television licences held by large English- and French-language ownership groups
Appendix D, filed on August 16, 2016
The Canadian Media Producers Association’s Comments Respecting Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2016-225: Renewal of television licences held by large English- and French-language ownership groups
Appendix C, filed on August 16, 2016
The Canadian Media Producers Association’s Comments Respecting Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2016-225: Renewal of television licences held by large English- and French-language ownership groups
Appendix B, filed on August 16, 2016
The Canadian Media Producers Association’s Comments Respecting Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2016-225: Renewal of television licences held by large English- and French-language ownership groups
Appendix A, filed on August 16, 2016
The Canadian Media Producers Association’s Comments Respecting Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2016-225: Renewal of television licences held by large English- and French-language ownership groups
Cover letter, filed on August 15, 2016
Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2016-22: Application by Shaw Communications Inc. (SCI) on behalf of Shaw Media Inc. and its licensed subsidiaries (SMI), for authority to effect a multi-step intra-corporate reorganization by transferring all the voting shares of SMI to Corus Entertainment Inc. or one of its subsidiaries (Corus).
Filed on February 18, 2016
Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2016-195: Call for comments on standard requirements for television stations, discretionary services, and on-demand services
The Canadian Media Producers Association’s Comments Respecting Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2016-225: Renewal of television licences held by large English- and French-language ownership groups
CMPA’s Submission for Phase 1 of Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2017-359, Call for comments on the Governor in Council’s request for a report on future programming distribution models
Filed on December 1, 2017
CMPA By-Laws
The by-laws governing the Canadian Media Producers Association
Profil 2017
Rapport économique sur l’industrie de la production de contenu sur écran au Canada
Profile 2017
An annual economic report on the screen-based production industry in Canada (February 2018)
Exporting Canadian Television Globally
Trends, Opportunities and Future Directions (May 2017)
Exporting Canadian Feature Films in Global Markets
Trends, Opportunities and Future Directions (May 2017)
Impact of the 2003 Communications Act on UK Indie Producers
Report presented to the Canadian Media Producers Association by Olsberg•SPI
An International Comparative Study
How National Content is Defined in Canada and Selected Countries for the Purpose of Providing Access to Public Support (December 2015)
Indiescreen Winter 2018
Winter 2018 issue of Indiescreen magazine
CMPA International Strategy 2014/15–2017/18
The purpose of this four‐year strategy is to generate and support activities that create and promote international co‐production opportunities for the CMPA’s membership, expand international market
knowledge and strengthen links with offshore industry organizations.
UBCP BC Master Animation Agreement
The Union of British Columbia Performers (UBCP) BC Master 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).
BCMAA Rate Sheet 2023-2026
UBCP BC Master Production Agreement
DGC BC Collective Agreement
British Columbia & Yukon Council of Film Unions Master Agreement (2015-2018)
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).
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.
Download summary rate sheet
Teamsters Local 362 Alberta Master Agreement
NABET 700-M UNIFOR Collective Agreement
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.
WGC Independent Production 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, Atlantic Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Download the Directors schedule and wage rates
Download 2023-2025 tier tables
ACTRA 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.
Download the current wage rates
Hair and makeup bulletin (December 2021)
FAQ – New Labour Market Impact (LIMA) Exemptions For The Television and Film Sectors
IMP in the television and film sector
CMPA Director’s Declaration with its Schedule “A” Declaration of Corporate and Other Interest for Potential CMPA Directors
CMPA 2017–2019 Board of Directors Nomination Form
Nomination Form for the Board of Directors
Permittee Applications Form
Permittee Applications Form
CMPA’s International Strategy
Astral Bell Rogers Shaw Terms of Trade agreement
Terms of Trade agreement between Astral Television Networks A Division of Astral Broadcasting Group Inc, Bell Media Inc, Rogers Broadcasting Limited, Shaw Media Inc, and the Canadian Media Production Association
Women and Leadership
A Study of Gender Parity and Diversity in Canada’s Screen Industries (January 2017)
Profile 2016
An annual economic report on the screen-based production industry in Canada
Strengthening the Business
Capitalizing Canada’s Content Business (January 2016)
