Deal between ACTRA, CFTPA and APFTQ brings "stability"

TORONTO - The new agreement between ACTRA, the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA) and l’Association des producteurs de films et de télévision du Québec (APFTQ) was brokered quickly and ahead of schedule, and should bring “stability to the industry”. Performers and independent producers have reached tentative terms for renewal of their independent production agreement, which would give performers a rate increase of 2% each year for three years. The balance of the other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The agreement covers the engagement of performers on all film, television and new media production in Canada, except for British Columbia...