Writers Guild of Canada marks 25 years

TORONTO - The Writers Guild of Canada is celebrating 25 years of working on behalf of Canadian screenwriters.The organization called its very existence “a triumph”. Originally part of ACTRA, the writers broke away from the performers organization in 1991 to form a guild devoted solely to writers’ needs. Twenty-five years later, the WGC has 2,200 members, employs 23 staff, and negotiates collective agreements to ensure that writers are paid and treated properly.“It’s been a fabulous 25 years — not always easy, but always inspiring to see how the organization has gone from strength to strength”, said WGC president Jill Golick,...