Toronto, August 13, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced the 19 projects selected to receive a total of $10,160,000 in production funding through the 2026–2027 edition of our Program for Black and Racialized Communities.

Nine of them will be produced in Ontario, seven in Quebec, and one each in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia. Nine are documentaries, five are productions for Children and Youth, and five are Dramas.

View the selected projects

This year marks the first time that the Program for Black and Racialized Communities is open to projects in languages other than English and French, resulting in one funded project in Persian. Of the rest, 11 will be in English and seven in French.

Funding decisions were made by a jury of industry peers. The jury tasked with evaluating English-language projects was comprised of Grace Chin, Kirk Cooper, Ravida Din, Saffron Maeve, Abdul Malik, and Erica Meus-Saunders. French-language funding applications were reviewed by Cécilia Agnès-Keita, Juan Andrés Arango, and Anik Magny.

Our Program for Black and Racialized Communities supports audiovisual projects from production companies owned and controlled by Black and Racialized persons.

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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.

Media contact

Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications
mruel@cmf-fmc.ca

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Toronto, August 13, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced a $6,966,000 investment in the production of 23 one-off point-of-view documentaries through our POV Program.

$4,671,000 is allocated to 13 English-language projects—nine out of Ontario, three from Quebec, and one from British Columbia. In French, $2,295,000 will be allocated to 10 projects, all hailing from Quebec.

View the selected projects

Our POV Program is designed to encourage one-off point-of-view (POV) documentary production in English and in French. Funding decisions are the results of a selective program, and projects are evaluated against criteria including market interest, creative team, creativity, production value, and more.

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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.

Media contact

Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications
mruel@cmf-fmc.ca

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Toronto, August 12, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced the 22 projects selected for funding through the spring 2026 round of our Prototyping Program. The projects will receive a total of $4,803,052.

Eight of the recipients are based in Quebec, seven in Ontario, five in Alberta, and two in British Columbia. 20 of the projects are games, one is an immersive/interactive experience, and one is a software application.

View the selected projects

Through a selective process, the Prototyping Program allocates funding to projects at the early stages of building a product to demonstrate its intended functionalities and design. Specifically, this phase is for experimenting, testing, and validating different concepts and hypotheses to arrive at a first functional prototype.

The fall 2026 funding round for this program will open on October 27.

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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.

Media contact

Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications
mruel@cmf-fmc.ca

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Vancouver, August 11, 2026 – The Interlink Group, along with a consortium comprised of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, the Racial Equity Screen Office, and Muslims in Media, and the Canada Media Fund, today announced the signing of an Expression of Interest to explore the creation of the Canada Global Media Tech Fund.

This marks the first step toward developing what is envisioned as a potential public-private investment fund for building globally competitive Canadian media and technology companies and accelerating the creation and commercialization of intellectual property capable of reaching audiences worldwide.

This fund would represent a new model for international collaboration in the media and technology sectors that would complement Canada’s screen-sector ecosystem, creating new pathways for investment, co-production, technology development, content creation, and international distribution across a range of sectors, including film, television, digital media, gaming, creator economy ventures, artificial intelligence, virtual production, and emerging content technologies.

The venture would also establish Canada as a strategic gateway between North America, the Gulf Cooperation Council, Asia-Pacific, and other high-growth markets.

Quotes

"Canada has developed a robust and evolving framework for content creation and production that blends regulatory support, industry innovation, and a growing creator economy, making it a notable model globally. This fund will transition Canada from a model to a partner, exporting the financial media architecture that empowers sovereign-level media investors to protect their cultural sovereignty while driving mutual economic growth through resilient, global co-production networks."

- Shezad Rokerya, Chairman, Interlink Group

"The future of media will be built through international collaboration. The Canada Global Media Tech Fund is an opportunity to connect creative talent, investment capital, technology innovation and market access across continents while positioning Canada as a trusted partner in the development of globally relevant intellectual property."

- Barbara Lee, Founder, Vancouver Asian Film Festival and Racial Equity Screen Office

"The Canada Global Media Tech Fund represents an opportunity to build a truly global value chain for media and technology - from development and production to commercialization and international distribution. By aligning public resources, private investment and strategic international partnerships, we can create a platform capable of generating economic and cultural returns across multiple markets."

- Ali Elashram, Founding Director, Muslims in Media

“We are excited to explore the creation of this potential new fund. Innovation is essential to strengthening the industry’s resilience and sustainability, alongside diversification through bold and imaginative funding models. This work is directly in line with key objectives in the CMF’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, namely to open pathways to global markets and expand opportunities for content driven by market demand.”

- Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, Canada Media Fund

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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.

About Interlink Group
Interlink is a private investment holding company established in 1992 with a track record of over $85 billion in commitments across global markets. www.theinterlinkgroup.com

About the Vancouver Asian Film Festival
VAFF is the oldest Asian Film Festival in Canada championing authentic Asian Canadian and global Asian diasporia representation by showcasing, mentoring, training and nurturing storytellers at every stage of their creative journey while building a vibrant, connected ecosystem of Asian voices on all storytelling Platforms. https://vaff.org/

About the Racial Equity Screen Office
RESO is a national not-for-profit organization based in Vancouver serving racialized creatives through strategy, advocacy, and systems change. RESO strengthens Canada’s screen economy by bringing racialized Canadian stories to global audiences, building infrastructure and market pathways, accessing capital markets and positioning Canada as a leading partner for inclusive and innovative storytelling. https://www.reso-ca.org/

About Muslims in Media
MiM is a Montréal-based organization working to build the infrastructure and access necessary for equity deserving artists to reach sustainability in their independent endeavours. www.muslimsinmedia.org

Media contacts

Ali Elashram
Director, Muslims in Media
connect@muslimsinmedia.org

Nancy Throckmorton
Corporate Affairs, Interlink Group
nt@interlinkcompany.com

Media and Public Relations Dept.
RESO
media-pr@reso-ca.org

Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications, CMF
mruel@cmf-fmc.ca

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Toronto and Montreal, July 16, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund and the Société de développement des enterprises culturelles (SODEC) today announced the renewal of their joint Pre-development Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations.

The program supports the pre-development of French-language series based on adaptations of Quebec literary works. It allows companies to mobilize the expertise needed to pre-develop one or more projects that have not yet received support from a broadcaster, distributor, or development financing, and facilitates the financial commitment of partners in the subsequent stages of development and production.

This year again, the program will prioritize projects in the Children and Youth genre.

Read the Program Guidelines

The SODEC will begin accepting funding requests on August 2, 2026 via the SOD@ccès portal. Applicants must submit their applications before September 2, 2026.

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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.

About the SODEC
The SODEC's mandate is to promote and support the development of cultural enterprises in Quebec and abroad in the audiovisual, art market, book, digital creativity, fine crafts, music and publishing sectors. SODEC also has a mandate to preserve and showcase 32 heritage buildings that reflect Quebec’s identity.

Industry Contact

Project Intake
Isabelle Doré
514 841-2215
admissibilite@sodec.gouv.qc.ca

Media Contact

Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications - Canada Media Fund
mruel@cmf-fmc.ca

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Toronto, July 15, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced the 20 interactive digital media (IDM) projects selected through the spring 2026 round of funding for our Commercial Projects Program and our Innovation and Experimentation Program.

Commercial Projects Program

Ten projects, all video games, were selected to receive a total of $8,848,770 in production funding. Five will be developed in Ontario, four in Quebec, and one in British Columbia.

View the selected projects

Our Commercial Projects Program funds projects that have a greater probability of commercial success. Funding applications were evaluated by a jury of industry peers according to the project’s potential to attain stated commercial objectives, demonstrate business opportunity, and achieve profitability.

The jury was made up of Olivier Gagnon, Valérie Hénaire, Brian Pang, Elise Trinh, Carolyn Vézina, and Ceri Young.

Innovation and Experimentation Program

Ten projects—nine games and one interactive/immersive experience—will receive a total of $9,174,795. Three will be produced in Quebec, three in Ontario, three in British Columbia, and one in Manitoba.

View the selected projects

Projects funded through our Innovation and Experimentation Program are Canadian interactive digital media content and software applications that are innovative and leading-edge.

Like the Commercial Projects Program, funding decisions were made by a jury of industry professionals. Applications were evaluated according to originality, quality, sophistication, innovative characteristics, and potential of legacy for the industry, among other criteria. The jury comprised Dominic Arsenault, Elisabeth Rose Atwood, Laia Barboza, Rob Elsworthy, Stéphanie Harvey, and André Lauzon.

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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.

Media contact

Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications
mruel@cmf-fmc.ca

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Toronto and Montreal, July 14, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Quebecor Fund (QF) today announced an investment of $300,000 in the business model of Entourage Production TV inc. Each funder contributed $150,000 to the investment.

This funding is granted through the QF’s Export Assistance Program (EXAP) in partnership with the CMF. The EXAP supports export initiatives and marketing efforts for audiovisual content adapted to international markets and Canadian markets outside Quebec.

The CMF joined forces with the QF in 2017 to bolster the EXAP, which was launched in 2014. The EXAP has awarded more than $20.7M to 40 companies since its creation.

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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.

About the Quebecor Fund
The Quebecor Fund was established through Videotron Ltd., a Quebecor Media Inc. company, which provides nearly $5 million annually in broadcasting distribution undertaking (BDU) contributions to Canada's film and television industry. It is a non–profit private fund that supports the development, production, marketing and export of high-quality content and its exploitation on multiple platforms. To date, Quebecor Fund’s programs have disbursed a total of more than $140.6 million. The Board of Directors is responsible for all decisions pertaining to the Fund, including its priorities, and is entirely and exclusively responsible for its funding decisions. The deadline for submissions for the next round of the Television Production Assistance Program will be Tuesday, April 1, 2025, unless a special notice stating otherwise is posted on the website. All applications for all program must be submitted electronically. Visit quebecorfund.ca for more information.

Media contacts

Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications
mruel@cmf-fmc.ca

Serge Thibaudeau
Chief Executive Officer
Quebecor Fund
info@fondsquebecor.ca

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Toronto, May 14, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced the projects selected for funding through the fall 2025 round of the Sector Development Support program. 24 market access and capacity building initiatives from eight provinces and territories will receive a total of $1.25M as a result of this round of funding.

View the selected projects

Nine of the selected projects hail from Quebec, seven from Ontario, three from British Columbia, and one each from Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories. Seven initiatives will be lead in French, and 17 in English.

2026– 2027 Sector Development Support open to applications soon

As announced in April, the Sector Development Support program will allocate funding through two distinct streams in 2026– 2027: Workforce Advancement and Organizational Advancement. Each stream will have a single application window :

• Workforce Advancement: May 29 to June 5, 2026

• Organizational Advancement: July 5 to 10, 2026

Review application documents, process, and guidelines on the Sector Development Support program page.

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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.

CMF Media Contact

Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications
mruel@cmf-fmc.ca

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Toronto, May 13, 2026 — The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced a joint $480,000 investment in three Indigenous projects—a video game, a video game series, and an extended reality (XR) installation. These projects were selected for funding through the ISO’s 2025–2026 Interactive and Immersive Program.

The projects are:

• Dàsa, a video game by British Columbia based Spotted Fawn Productions Inc. Total allocation: $200,000.

• The Seven Dancers, a video game series by Quebec-based Revital Software. Total allocation: $180,000.

• Waves of Buffalo, an XR installation created by Saskatchewan’s Downstream Documentary Productions Inc. Total allocation: $100,000.

Part of the ISO’s Story Fund stream, the Interactive and Immersive Program allocates funds for the development and production of high-calibre videogames, AR/VR/XR works, apps, and immersive and/or interactive projects that include audiovisual content. The CMF has been contributing to the program’s budget since 2024, increasing access for Indigenous creators in the digital, interactive, and immersive space.

About the Indigenous Screen Office
The Indigenous Screen Office is an independent national advocacy and funding organization supporting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis creators of screen-based content in Canada. The ISO’s mandate is to foster narrative sovereignty, cultural revitalization, and increased Indigenous control and participation in the screen sector. Its work aligns with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and contributes to the advancement of Indigenous languages, storytelling, and creative expression on all platforms.

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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.

Media contacts

Jean-François D. O’Bomsawin, Indigenous Screen Office
Director of Communications and Francophone Initiatives
jfobomsawin@iso-bea.ca

Maxime Ruel, Canada Media Fund
Senior Manager, Communications
mruel@cmf-fmc.ca

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Toronto, April 8, 2026 — Following a national consultation with industry partners, organizations, and creators, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) today published the 2026–2027 guidelines for our revamped Sector Development Support program with a $3.5M budget.

“The insights we received through this consultation highlight the resilience of our sector and a clear call for a funding program that strengthens stability and closes professional development and workforce gaps, which in turn fuels career development and company growth,” said Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, CMF. “We are grateful to our partners and the many participants for sharing their perspectives with us. Your input played a starring role in shaping a reimagined Sector Development Support program for the CMF.”

We are also renewing our Accessibility Support Program (ASP) and expanding our network of service providers and tailored supports. With a $50,000 budget, the ASP offers financial assistance for individuals who identify as Disabled Persons/Persons with Disability(ies) in overcoming possible barriers during the application process for our programs.

Added to last week’s budget announcement for our Content programs, this brings the total 2026–2027 CMF Program Budget to $362,560,000.

View the full Program Budget breakdown for 2026–2027

Key changes

Funding streams

As announced on March 18, we are implementing two Sector Development Support funding streams—Workforce Advancement and Organizational Advancement—to better meet the needs of the industry.

Each stream will have a single, selective intake period per fiscal year. Applicants may request up to $100,000 in either stream for single organizations, or up to $250,000 for two or more organizations working in collaboration in the Workforce Advancement stream. Following repeated feedback throughout the consultation, we are also removing contribution maximums tied to regionally scoped projects.

Additionally, a minimum of two-thirds of the Sector Development Support program budget is dedicated to organizations majority led by—and mandated to serve—Indigenous, Equity-Deserving, and/or Regional Communities. One-third of the program budget is earmarked for French-language projects.

Workforce Advancement

The Workforce Advancement stream is open to Canadian non-profit corporations, industry associations, and guilds with a primary mandate in the Canadian screen-based sector. Applicants can be single organizations or two or more non-profits working in collaboration. Project intake for this stream will open on May 29 and close on June 5, 2026.

View the Workforce Advancement stream guidelines and evaluation criteria

Preview the stream’s activity proposal

Organizational Advancement

The Organizational Advancement stream will be open to Canadian non-profit corporations with a primary mandate in the Canadian screen-based sector. Applicants may be single organizations only and funding may be used over an 18-month period at the discretion of the successful applicant. Project intake for this stream will open on July 3 and close on July 10, 2026.

View the Organizational Advancement stream guidelines and evaluation criteria

Preview the stream’s activity proposal

Consult the Guidelines Companion to the Sector Development Support Program

Webcasts

CMF Industry Development staff will host webcasts to provide more information about these changes and address industry inquiries on the following dates:

• English: May 12 at 1 p.m. ET

• French: May 13 at 1 p.m. ET

The webcasts will be by invitation only. You may request an invitation by sending an email to industries@cmf-fmc.ca.

About the process

In June 2025, our Industry Development team (formerly known as Growth and Inclusion) announced its most extensive consultation process to date. The multi-phased engagement was designed to better understand the needs and opportunities of Canada’s dynamic screen industry and to help guide the next phase of the program. More than 200 individuals and organizations from coast to coast to coast shared insights on what’s working, where gaps remain, and how the Sector Development Support program can evolve to better support sector growth.

Through a national survey, as well as virtual and in-person working group sessions, several recurring themes emerged. What we heard was the need for:

• Practical training in business affairs, legal matters, and strategic planning at all career stages.

• Market access as a critical component for all creatives, with disparities in access and inclusion in regional areas.

• Better access and support for Interactive Digital Media creators.

• Organizational funding (beyond project-based grants) to ensure stability, competitiveness, and sustainability, particularly for small organizations led by and for Indigenous and Equity-Deserving communities.

• Clearer pathways from program completion to employment.

• Simplified CMF application process.

Thank you to communities across Canada for participating in the consultation and for their vital feedback and input into updating the CMF’s Sector Development Support program.

Launched the 2019–2020, the CMF’s Sector Development Support program is a cornerstone of our three year All In Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility strategy. Informed by community feedback and ongoing collaboration, the program offers funding to industry activities that demonstrate the potential to positively impact Canada’s audiovisual ecosystem and address industry gaps in distinct and identified areas. Sector Development Support funding is awarded on a selective basis and juried by a team of CMF staff and external advisors, including members of Indigenous, Equity-Deserving, and/or Regional communities.

About the Canada Media Fund
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) fosters, develops, finances, and promotes the production of Canadian content and applications for all audiovisual media platforms. The CMF guides Canadian content towards a competitive global environment by fostering industry innovation, rewarding success, enabling a diversity of voices, and promoting access to content through public and private sector partnerships. The CMF receives financial contributions from the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite, and IPTV distributors. Visit our website for more information.

Media Contact

Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications
mruel@cmf-fmc.ca

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Update: On April 8, 2026, the CMF's total program budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 was revised from $359M to $362.6M.

Toronto, April 1, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today presented our Program Budget for the fiscal year starting April 1. Totalling $362.6M, the budget furthers the modernization of our funding model while maintaining as much stability as possible for the industry.

Note: The full Industry budget and slate of programs will be announced Wednesday, April 8, and will also provide information about webcasts detailing changes to Sector Development Support programs.

“Amidst continued disruption, judicial and regulatory uncertainty, and following extensive consultation with the sector, the CMF has made a strategic decision to provide as much stability as possible for the industry,” said Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, CMF. “In 2026–2027, support for television content continues to represent the vast majority of CMF funding—about 84 per cent of the CMF’s Ideation and Creation Program Budget. Every program devoted to television funding has maintained its 2025–2026 allocation level.”

“In parallel, we are accelerating our modernization to better serve a rapidly evolving industry. The budget allocated to interactive digital media (IDM) will increase 36 per cent compared to last year. We’re adding a million dollars to the Digital Creators Pilot Program budget and opening it to podcasters. And we are excited to launch a new Business Development Program later this year that will focus on support for producers to grow their businesses and expand into new markets.”

“We thank the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite, and IPTV distributors for their continued partnership and support of Canada’s screen-based industry.”

View the breakdown of our 2026–2027 Program Budget

Key changes

The changes detailed below complement our March 2, 2026 announcement about the 2026–2027 Distributor Program, Broadcaster Envelope Program, and Linear Program Model.

Across all programs

Managing oversubscription and poor proration:

• Measures will be introduced in different programs to help ensure that the funding amounts we provide are not a very small portion of what producers are seeking.

• These measures include lower caps on the number of projects an applicant can submit, increased eligibility criteria to apply to certain programs, and a Market Commitment Ranking in case of significant oversubscription.

Emphasizing ownership and control

• Aligning with numerous equity-deserving industry stakeholders, we will shift most of our policies that center on key personnel to focus on ownership and control of the project and production company, putting more resources and power in the hands of companies led by individuals from underrepresented communities.

Linear programs

Increased flexibility in the Documentary genre

• International entities will be able to contribute up to 25 per cent of the minimum threshold to unlock CMF funds.

• For Indigenous producers only, the definition of Documentary series will expand to include reality and lifestyle projects.

Language flexibility in the Program for Black and Racialized Communities

• While preserving one-third of the program’s budget for French-language projects, the remaining two-thirds will be available for projects in any language other than French.

Interactive digital media (IDM) programs

Increased resources for IDM projects

• The budget earmarked for IDM projects is seeing its biggest year-over-year growth since the CMF’s creation, increasing 36 per cent to $57M compared to 2025–2026.

New IDM Stream

• We will introduce a Third-Party Investment Stream to the Commercial Projects Program. This is a first-come, first-served pilot initiative for projects that have a viable, locked financing plan with a minimum of 25 per cent of bona-fide third-party investment at the time of application.

Industry programs

Increased resources and eligibility for the Digital Creators Pilot Program (DCPP)

• The DCPP’s budget is $1.4M, more than triple the 2025–2026 figure.

• While the program will narrow its focus to business development activities, we are expanding eligibility beyond social media creators to also support eligible podcasters.

New Business Development Program

• By late summer/fall 2026, we will launch a Business Development Program (BDP) to provide funding for eligible companies to grow their businesses, expand into new markets, develop new business models and revenue streams, and create new business partnerships. More details will be announced later this year.

Access the detailed 2026–2027 Summary of Changes

The CMF’s Program Budget is supported by revenue estimates for the coming year based on ongoing funding contributions from the Government of Canada, and contributions from Canada’s cable, satellite, and IPTV distributors (collectively known as broadcasting distribution undertakings or BDUs). Tangible benefits, recoupment, and repayment revenues from funded productions also support the program budget.

Webcasts

CMF staff will host webcasts to provide more information about the changes to CMF programs and guidelines on the following dates:

• Interactive digital media programs: Thursday, April 9, 2026

• French: 11 a.m. EDT — Zoom link

• English: 1 p.m. EDT — Zoom link

• Linear content programs: Thursday, April 16

• French: 11 a.m. EDT — Zoom link

• English: 1 p.m. EDT — Zoom link

About the Canada Media Fund
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) fosters, develops, finances, and promotes the production of Canadian content and applications for all audiovisual media platforms. The CMF guides Canadian content towards a competitive global environment by fostering industry innovation, rewarding success, enabling a diversity of voices, and promoting access to content through public and private sector partnerships. The CMF receives financial contributions from the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite, and IPTV distributors. Visit our website for more information.

Media contact

Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications
mruel@cmf-fmc.ca

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Following the publication of our 2026–2027 Program Budget and Guidelines, Canada Media Fund (CMF) staff hosted webcasts to provide more information about these changes. If you missed the live webcasts, you can watch the recorded versions at the links below.

Interactive digital media programs

Recorded Thursday, April 9, 2026

• English recording for IDM programs
• French recording for IDM programs

Linear content programs

Recorded Thursday, April 16

• English recording for Linear programs
• French recording for Linear programs

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