Writers Guild of Canada

08/18/2026

WGC Members: Check your statements of earnings and benefits updated YTD to July 31, 2026, on the WGC portal. Report missing payments as soon as possible. WGC members can log in at wgc.ca, and select Earnings and Benefits Statements from the dropdown menu (upper right) in the member portal. Contact Rob Hartman at the WGC if you have any questions or need to report any missing payments.

08/13/2026

The WGC is part of the coalition of Canadian screen sector organizations urging Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Marc Miller to keep Canadian content contribution requirements for foreign streaming services under the Online Streaming Act.

Our message is clear: foreign streaming services must continue to make meaningful, predictable, and enforceable contributions to the creation of Canadian content.

👉 See link to read the coalition's letter.

https://www.wgc.ca/whats-new/news/canadas-screen-sector-urges-carney-stand-firm-streaming-contributions

07/21/2026

T.O. Webfest is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited about this year’s lineup!

Stay tuned for more info about our 2026 official selections, industry conference program, and ticket sales.

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07/20/2026

WGC Executive Director Victoria Shen joins Bobby Del Rio on The Spotlight to discuss Hollywood unions, industry challenges, and the future of organized labour in entertainment.

https://vimeo.com/1210855802?fl=pl&fe=sh

07/20/2026

Don't miss this panel at !

Being the “odd one out” in a room can be both daunting and exhausting. Presented by the Writers Guild of Canada, this panel explores what it really feels like to be the only BIPOC person in the writers' room—from navigating invisible expectations to finding your voice, setting boundaries, and building community along the way.

🗓️ July 24
📍 Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
🎟️ exnw.org/tickets

07/01/2026

🍁🎉Happy Canada Day! Celebrate Canadian stories and voices.

06/23/2026

Exciting news! The WGC has launched THE COHORT – an annual, ongoing program for six members from diverse backgrounds.

Application deadline is Monday, July 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm ET.

See link for details.

https://www.wgc.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/2026_06_17%20The%20Cohort%20guidelines_Forms.pdf

06/16/2026

WGC Members: Check your statements of earnings and benefits updated YTD to May 31, 2026, on the WGC portal. Report missing payments as soon as possible. WGC members can log in at wgc.ca, and select Earnings and Benefits Statements from the dropdown menu (upper right) in the member portal. Contact Rob Hartman at the WGC if you have any questions or need to report any missing payments.

06/11/2026

Applications are open for our STORY TO ACTION 6th Edition! The STORY TO ACTION program supports documentary teams by developing impact strategies and bringing them to life through screenings and community dialogues across Canada. Link in bio for more info!

The STORY TO ACTION program would like to thank our funders: Creative BC, Telefilm, Canada Media Fund and CMPA BC Branch, as well as a significant contribution from Story Money Impact donors.

06/04/2026

In response to the Government of Canada’s announcement to direct the CRTC to review its recent decision, WGC Assistant Executive Director Neal McDougall said:

“The Government’s $600M funding announcement, while supportive of our sector, cannot be a substitute for a stable and enduring framework of obligations for foreign streaming services and broadcasters to invest in Canadian stories and creators in the market those services profit from. We must keep building on the foundational work done to date through the Online Streaming Act and its implementation.”