Appendix T: Letter of Understanding on GAI Training

Letter of Understanding

During negotiations for a renewed 2024-2027 IPA the Parties discussed the issue of whether Producers are, or should be, entitled to use Writers’ or Animation Writers’ Development Materials or Script Materials to train GAI systems.

The parties mutually affirm their commitment to protecting the continued role and importance of human Writers in the independent production sector in Canada.

The parties also mutually recognize that this remains a rapidly evolving issue and is likely to continue to be impacted by legal, regulatory and global market developments during the term of the 2024-2027 IPA.

In light of the foregoing, except as provided in articles A710 and 133, the parties agree as follows:

1. Without prejudice to any position that the CMPA or any Producer may take regarding this issue, the CMPA acknowledges that the WGC’s position is that Producers are not entitled to use Development Materials or Script Material to train GAI systems.
2. Both parties reserve all rights and positions with respect to the issue of whether Producers are entitled to use Development Materials or Script Material to train GAI systems.
3. No discussions of the issue of whether Development Materials or Script Material can be used to train GAI systems during this round of negotiations may be relied upon by either party as bargaining history or extrinsic evidence should a dispute arise with respect to this issue.
4. The parties agree to meet at least semi-annually, during the term of the 2024-2027 IPA to review and discuss developments related to the use of GAI in independent production and may mutually agree in writing to implement additional terms and conditions regarding GAI during the term of the 2024-2027 IPA.

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