CMPA, DGC sign new labour agreement

TORONTO - The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) and the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) have concluded negotiations on a new three-year DGC-CMPA Standard Agreement, the organizations said Friday. The agreement in principle was reached on July 6, and will now be sent to the groups’ respective members for ratification. The current agreement expires on December 31st, 2018.“This agreement creates a foundation for stability, allowing independent producers and DGC members to work together and focus on doing what they do best: creating entertaining content for audiences in Canada and around the world,” said CMPA VP of national industrial relations and senior counsel...