DGC BC Collective Agreement Ratified New terms and conditions to take effect April 1, 2012.
Click here for the Press Release.
Click here for the Memorandum of Agreement.
British Columbia Minimum Wage Increase
In a joint memorandum, the Directors Guild of Canada BC District Council, the BC Producers' Branch of the CMPA and the Canadian Affiliates of the AMPTP have announced details regarding new minimum wage rates effective November 1, 2011 as they pertain to Production Assistant, Trainee and Scout work. For more information, please click here.
HST Update
The Directors Guild of Canada, British Columbia has prepared a document outlining The HST results & the Film and Television Industry. For more information, please click here.
Important Notice Regarding Residency Documentation
For details on best practice regarding proof of residency, click here.
Gerry Barr appointed CEO of the Directors Guild of Canada
The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) has appointed its new National Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gerry Barr, C.M., B.A. He will assume the post in August 2011. For more information, please click here.
MPPIA Newsletter
To read the latest MPPIA newsletter, please click here.
Actsafe Safefy Bulletin
Actsafe has released an alert regarding propane safety for the film & television production industry. This alert is accompanied by a memo from supplier Autogas.
To read the Actsafe Bulletin, please click here. To read the Autogas memo, please click here.
Great-West Life Schedule of Fees
Great-West Life has recently released an updated Schedule of Fees for the registered and non-registered plans.
To read the Schedule of fees for members of the Group Retirement Savings Plan
, please click here.
To read the Schedule of fees for members of the Group Non-registered Savings Plan, please click here.
DGC BC Mentorship Program
The DGC BC pilot mentorship program is a Members-only resource to assist DGC BC Members in obtaining professional guidance from experienced senior Members. To obtain the list, click here.
Additional Assistant Director (Background Coordinator) - DGC BC Work
Click here for the Bulletin
Click here for the Letter of Understanding
Click here for the revised Deal Memo (A-2)
Important RRSP Contributions Deadlines Click here CEIRP's Fall/Winter 2010 Newsletter Click here 1st quarter 2010 economic review from Great-West Life Click here Attention: DGC BC is trying to locate the following individuals. Click here to read the list.
EP is changing to paperless ROEs, to view the information, click here.
BC HST Alert
BC is set to harmonize its provincial sales tax (PST) with the federal goods and services tax (GST) effective 1 July 2010. In order to communicate the effect that this change will have on the film and television industry in British Columbia, Ernst & Young have published a BC HST Alert to help you stay informed. For more information, please click here.
BC Tax Credit Update
Please click here to read the press release from the BC Ministry of Finance on the new tax credit for digital media, combined with changes to provincial film tax credits, effective March 1, 2010.
Please click here for the December 2009 update following the Provincial Budget from MPPIA.
Changes to the Weekly Availability List
For more information click here.
The British Columbia Film Industry mourns the loss of Bob Gray: Veteran Production Manager Warren Carr pays tribute to founding DGC BC Life Member. Click here
Great Job! Click here to read a praise-filled letter to the crew of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid".
The crew of PSYCH have received commendations from the City of White Rock. For more information, click here.
Great Job! Click here to read a glowing letter of kudos for the crew of "Ramona and Beezus".
Profile of DGC BC Executive Director Crawford Hawkins.
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DGC BC Announces Permittee Program Changes. Please click here for the press release.
Wage & Fringe Reductions by Production Type, all at a quick glance.
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Pre-Employment Checklist
Know what questions to ask before accepting work. Click here for the checklist.
Reel Green BC
For more information on Reel Green BC click here
Permittee Program
Click here for the Permittee Program
Click here for the latest schedule of Permittee Program courses
Click here for the DGC BC Film Student Registration Form.
Click here to download the Production Assistant Helper Manual.
The Latest News From DGC National
Members Advantage Program 2010 Benefits Guide. Click here.
DGC Health & Welfare Plan Changes. Click here for full details and claim forms.
CEIRP
DGC BC Collective Agreement Ratified New terms and conditions to take effect April 1, 2012.
Gerry Barr appointed CEO of the Directors Guild of Canada
MPPIA Newsletter
Actsafe Safefy Bulletin
Great-West Life Schedule of Fees
DGC BC Mentorship Program
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