New IPA includes 2% hike in rates paid to performers

TORONTO - Following a series of marathon bargaining sessions, Canadian performers and producers have reached a new independent production agreement (IPA) governing English-language production in Canada. The Alliance of Canadian Cinema and Radio Artists (ACTRA), the Association des producteurs de films et de television (APFTQ) and the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) commenced negotiations on October 30 in Toronto, and concluded the negotiations in Montreal in the early hours of Saturday morning. The new IPA includes annual increases of 2% in rates paid to performers over its three-year term. This is consistent with the increases negotiated with other unions and...