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Canadian Actors Union ACTRA Reaches Tentative Production Agreements With CMPA & AQPM
ACTRA, the Canadian actors' union, has struck tentative Independent Production Agreements with the CMPA and AQPM.
Over the holiday period, actors union ACTRA struck a tentative agreement for a new Independent Production Agreement (IPA) with the Canadian Media Producers Association(CMPA) and the Association Québécoise de la Production Médiatique (AQPM), which respectively handle English- and French-language content in the country. ACTRA National President Eleanor Noble and ACTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Marie Kelly said in a note that the deal “reflects the collective strength and determination of our membership.” They called the agreement “historic” and reflective of the union’s “values,” while addressing “current needs” and setting up “a stronger future together.” The previous IPA, which ended on December 31, 2024, covers issues such as rights, minimum fees, working conditions, insurance and more.
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