Motion Picture Association – Canada

The Motion Picture Association – Canada (French: Association Cinématographique – Canada) or MPA-Canada is a film industry trade group which speaks for and represents the major U.S. motion picture studios and streaming video company Netflix in Canada for films, television, videos and DVDs.[1] It is the Canadian counterpart of the MPA.

Motion Picture Association – Canada
TypeIncentive
Industryfilm industry trade group
Founded1922
Canada
FounderGovernment of Canada
HeadquartersCanada
Number of locations
United States
Websitewww.mpa-canada.org

Functions

The organization exists to promote the interests of its member organizations, and expand the Canadian film and video industry. It lobbies at the provincial and federal government levels to advance its agenda.[1]

MPA–Canada administers the Canadian Home Video Rating System, though unlike the MPA it does not rate films itself, instead depending on provincial ratings.[2]

The organization functions as copyright advocate, and directs an anti-piracy initiative.[1]

Member organizations

Only U.S. companies are part of the organization; there are no Canadian members.[3]

References

  1. "About Us". MPA-Canada. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
  2. "Film Ratings". MPA-Canada. Retrieved 2019-05-26.
  3. "Who We Are". MPA-Canada. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
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