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Representing Canadian Screenwriters

The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) represents more than 2,500 professional English-language screenwriters across Canada. Our members create stories that entertain and inspire audiences on every screen.

The WGC negotiates and administers industry-leading collective agreements, advocates for Canadian screenwriters on public policy, educates through research and professional development programs, and hosts events and initiatives that promote and celebrate our member screenwriting community. Working together with industry partners, we aim to build a vibrant and inclusive Canadian production industry.

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Policy update: Standing up for Canadian writers

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Nice try AI ... Writers Guild of Canada champions writers not robots! AI tries (and fails) to improve best-written Canadian film/TV lines

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WGC releases latest report on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Canadian television

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A.I. and the Role of Canadian Creators