Writers Guild of Canada announces new executive director

TORONTO – The Writers Guild of Canada announced Tuesday that Victoria Shen will become the association’s executive director starting February 27, the first person of colour to assume the role. “Shen is an accomplished labour and human-rights lawyer, and a respected advocate for change in the entertainment industry,” said a press release. “Notably, she was the Director of National Industrial Relations and Counsel at the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA). “A skilled negotiator and a thoughtful and collaborative leader, Shen has worked with unions and guilds, producers and studios, government and industry organizations across Canada,” the release added. Shen was...