CMF welcomes Government of Canada’s historic investment
Toronto, November 8, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) welcomes the Government of Canada’s historic investment of $213.4M in the CMF, announced today by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture. We also applaud the funding allocated to our partners across the audiovisual sector, namely Telefilm Canada, the Indigenous Screen Office, and independent funds administered by the Department of Canadian Heritage, who all play essential roles in a strong and sustainable Canadian screen sector.
This sum is part of the $600M federal commitment to Canada’s audio and audiovisual sectors announced in June by the minister and confirmed last Thursday in Budget 2026.
“Canadian stories are one of our greatest sources of national identity and soft power. They shape how the world sees us and they are a big part of why Canada is admired abroad,” said Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, CMF. “This investment recognizes that Canada’s screen sector is both an economic engine and a strategic asset. It creates jobs in every region, strengthens our cultural sovereignty, and supports the continued modernization of the country’s screen-based sector. I thank the Government of Canada, Prime Minister Carney, and Minister Miller for their confidence in our industry and for recognizing the value of Canadian content to our economy and our place in the world.”
We thank the government for its confidence in the CMF and look forward to working with the department and the industry we serve to determine how to best allocate these funds.
About the Canada Media Fund
Supported by the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite, and IPTV distributors, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) is a not-for profit organization that invests in Canadian creators and companies to tell stories that reflect and connect us all. We fund audiovisual and interactive digital media content—across all platforms—that builds a stronger cultural identity at home and on the world stage. The CMF puts stories front and centre, opening pathways to domestic and global markets and promoting a screen-based sector that is more resilient, more inclusive, and fuelled for growth.
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