The Motion Picture Association – Canada (), or MPA-Canada, is a

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that speaks for and represents the major

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producers and distributors of motion pictures,

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, and television programming in

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. It is the Canadian counterpart of the American

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(MPA). Through the Motion Picture Classification Corporation of Canada (MPCCC), MPA-Canada administers the

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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. MPA–Canada administers the

(CHVRS), though unlike the MPA it does not rate films itself, instead depending on provincial ratings. The organization functions as

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advocate, and directs an

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initiative.

Member organizations

Only American companies are part of the organization; there are no Canadian members. * Walt Disney Studios *

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* Netflix Studios *

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