The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) announced Tuesday afternoon its membership has voted to ratify a new Independent Production Agreement (IPA) for a three-year term.
Ratification voting opened Jan. 14 and closed Jan. 21 at 12 p.m. ET.
The 2025-2027 IPA serves as the collective agreement between ACTRA performers and producers represented by the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and the Association québécoise de la production médiatique (AQPM). It outlines the terms, conditions and minimum rates for both on- and off-camera performers in English-language film, television and media productions across Canada, excluding British Columbia and Yukon where the UBCP/ACTRA Master Production Agreement governs, explained an ACTRA press release.
“The new IPA represents a major milestone for Canada’s entertainment sector, delivering substantial improvements for performers and advancing key areas of the agreement,” said Eleanor Noble, ACTRA national president and bargaining chair, in the press release. “On behalf of ACTRA members across the country, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the IPA Bargaining Committee for their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts in securing this strong and comprehensive agreement. With negotiations now behind us, we can focus on what truly matters — working together to create world-class content that will captivate audiences both here and around the globe.”
“I commend our IPA Bargaining Committee for achieving one of the most comprehensive agreements for performers internationally,” said Marie Kelly, ACTRA national executive director and chief negotiator. “We secured a 13.5% wage increase over three years; strong protections against the misuse of artificial intelligence; and improved transparency for streaming revenues. These advancements, along with improvements to work opportunities and audition standards, establish a new benchmark for industry growth and success for years to come.”
ACTRA is the national union of professional performers working in recorded media in Canada, representing the interests of more than 30,000 members across the country.
