For Immediate Release – Toronto, ON – September 23 - 2025  

The Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM) is proud to announce the overwhelming ratification of the successor General Production Agreement (GPA) with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Eligible voting members endorsed the agreement, which delivers meaningful wage increases, pension enhancements, and modernized contract terms that reflect today’s evolving production landscape.

Amendments were made to update definitions and protections reflective of the realities of today’s media environment, including, but not limited to, new recognition for Branding Music, modernized licensing provisions, and Generative Artificial Intelligence protections. Improved working conditions have also been secured, including recognition of sustainability commitments in production practices.

“This agreement, with CBC, the national broadcaster of Canada, serves professional musicians across the country, working in both English and French Services,” said Allistair Elliott, AFM/CFM Vice-President from Canada and Director of Canadian Affairs. “By securing fair wage increases including pension, and modernized protections, we’ve ensured that musicians contributions are both recognized and respected. At a time when the arts and media industries continue to evolve, these gains represent stability and sustainability for professional musicians across the country.”

About the Canadian Federation of Musicians
The Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM) is the Canadian National Office of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM/CFM). A proud affiliate of the CLC/AFL-CIO, and with 200 local offices across North America, AFM/CFM represents 70,000 professional musicians; 15,000 of whom live and work in Canada. The CFM provides vital resources to Canadian musicians at all stages of their careers and on all platforms — from live concerts and touring, to recorded performance, broadcast, and film scoring.  

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