Writers Guild of Canada

Writers Guild of Canada The Writers Guild of Canada represents more than 2,500 professional English-language screenwriters.

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

WGC Members: Check your statements of earnings and benefits updated YTD to May 31, 2026, on the WGC portal. Report missi...
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.

In response to the Government of Canada’s announcement to direct the CRTC to review its recent decision, WGC Assistant E...
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.”

06/04/2026

The DSO has officially released “Reframing Access: A Best Practices Guide on Disability Inclusion in Canada’s Screen Industry”, a free resource offering practical, step-by-step guidance on building accessibility into every stage of your workflow.

Download the guide: dso-orphe.ca/reframingaccess.

Reframing Access outlines common barriers faced by disabled creatives, shares strategies to remove them, and offers tools for planning accommodations, improving workplace practices, and fostering disability inclusion both above and below the line.

Whether you're a producer, writer, crew member, or industry leader, Reframing Access is your go-to resource for making accessibility a standard part of your work.

We’ll be hosting a virtual launch event celebrating the publication of our best practices guide on June 11, 2026, at 1 PM EDT (11 AM PDT / 2:30 PM NDT). Register now at dso-orphe.ca/guidelaunch.

Reframing Access was made possible thanks to lead support from Accessibility Standards Canada’s Advancing Accessibility Standards Research Program and the Canada Media Fund’s Sector Development Support program, with additional support from Rocket Fund Canada, Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Bell Fund and Picture NL.

06/02/2026

Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller shares his support for Canadian screenwriters and the stories that define us. Thank you, Minister Miller, for recognizing the vital role WGC members play in Canadian culture.

⭐🎉📺 June is here, and WGC Atlantic Region Council Member MICHAEL AMO is celebrating the Canadian Screen Awards with thre...
06/01/2026

⭐🎉📺 June is here, and WGC Atlantic Region Council Member MICHAEL AMO is celebrating the Canadian Screen Awards with three CSA-nominated shows he's watching. Winners were announced during Canadian Screen Week (May 27-31, 2026). Swipe to see his recommendations. Happy watching!

1. Heated Rivalry (Crave): “Because Jacob Tierney has finally found a way to make a Canadian TV show about hockey an international phenomenon.” 🏆 Winner of 16 CSAs, including Best Drama Series, Best Writing and Best Direction/Drama Series. Creator/writer/director: Jacob Tierney.

2. Saint-Pierre (CBC Gem): “Because I’ll check out anything made by the Take the Shot (Productions) gang.” Co-creators and co-showrunners: Allan Hawco and Robina Lord-Stafford.

3. Son of a Critch (CBC Gem, Netflix): “Because the novelty of seeing Alex the Droog (Malcolm McDowell) transform into a kindly grandpa never gets old.” Creators/showrunners: Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe. Son Of A Critch TV

👏 Congratulations to all! See the complete list of CSA nominees and winners at academy.ca/nominees

🍁 More people are talking about our latest survey, which shows Canadians are tired of clichés and want to see more authe...
05/25/2026

🍁 More people are talking about our latest survey, which shows Canadians are tired of clichés and want to see more authentic Canadian stories on screen.

WGC President Bruce Smith spoke with CTV News about why Canadian stories matter.

👉 Visit wgc.ca to learn more about the survey.

The WGC thanks the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for its hard work leading up to th...
05/22/2026

The WGC thanks the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for its hard work leading up to the release of its latest decision on Canadian content.

“The decision is a significant step forward in the vitally important work of implementing the Online Streaming Act, and modernizing the Broadcasting Act,” said WGC Executive Director Victoria Shen. “Canadian cultural sovereignty matters now more than ever. A robust and equitable contribution framework from broadcasters and streamers is necessary to ensure a future for the screen industry in Canada, and this moves us closer to that goal.”

At the same time, the WGC is deeply concerned about the discontinuation of the policy supporting Canadian programming in the genres of drama, including children’s and youth programming and animation, and long-form documentaries.

See link to read the full statement.

https://www.wgc.ca/sites/default/files/resource/2026-05/2026_05_22%20CRTC%20decision%20a%20step%20forward%20in%20modernizing%20Broadcasting%20Act.pdf

Don't miss this opportunity! Applications closing soon - May 25.
05/22/2026

Don't miss this opportunity! Applications closing soon - May 25.

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