CMPA, DGC settle on new production agreement

TORONTO – The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) announced today it has reached an agreement in principle with the district councils of the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) on a new 2013-2015 independent production agreement. “This was a tough negotiation but we are very happy we were able to reach an agreement that recognizes the needs of Canadian producers, yet fairly compensates DGC members across the country,” said Reynolds Mastin, chief negotiator and chief legal officer of the CMPA in a release. “I am very pleased that we were able to reach an agreement that reflects our members’ priorities and...