The Jan. 1 date which was to mark the creation of a new North American industry classification code for the teleproduction industry has instead seen the Canadian and u.s. industries separated in the codification of their work – a situation u.s….

With international attendance at natpe (Jan. 13-16 in New Orleans) at an all-time high this year – international registration is up at least 20% and venues are larger – the ever-eager-to-mingle Canadians have stepped up their presence accordingly. The National Film…

When the Canadian version of the violence classification system goes into testing later this month, chances are it will look a lot like the American ratings code on-screen since Jan. 1….

The Jan. 3 crtc deadline for letters of intent from prospective applicants for an mmds service in southern Ontario saw two new contenders enter the ring….

Montreal: Finance Minister Paul Martin has announced transitional relief for production services financings under a limited partnership tax shelter for service companies by extending qualifying spending to July 31, 1997. Investors will receive a benefit for calendar ’97….

In the Dec. 16 issue, Maureen Parker was incorrectly titled as director of industrial relations for the Writers Guild of Canada. Her correct title is executive director….

Canada’s violence classification system has to look just like the American’s….

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Montreal: After announcing a net loss of $14.5 million for the year ending Aug. 31, 1996, Astral Communications is ‘clearing the deck for growth.’ The company has named Andre Bureau chairman of the board and is selling off its AstralTech Americas…

Vancouver: Television production sponsored by WIC Western International Communications will not be affected by the broadcaster’s latest would-be spoiler, says the head of WIC Entertainment….

Montreal: Responding to a flurry of year-end press reports charging Telefilm Canada is short-changing the production community in b.c., executive director Francois Macerola says provinces who help themselves do better at the federal funding agency….

With three months to build audience before spring sweeps, invasion of the mid-season replacements is already underway….