CMF welcomes Steven Guilbeault as Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity 

Toronto, March 14, 2025 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has issued the following statement from Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, welcoming the Honourable Steven Guilbeault as Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada, and Quebec Lieutenant. 

"On behalf of the Canada Media Fund, I extend my congratulations to Minister Steven Guilbeault on his return to the cultural portfolio as Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity. His proven leadership and steadfast commitment to the media and cultural sectors will be crucial during this period of significant change. We look forward to working closely with him to support the continued growth and resilience of Canada’s screen industry." 

"I would also like to express my deep appreciation to the outgoing Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pascale St-Onge, for her dedication and leadership since her appointment in July 2023. She has been a valued ally and champion of the industry, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the excellence of Canadian content. We are grateful for her contributions and wish her all the best."

About the CMF  
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 voice, 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  

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