“The Government of Canada has announced an additional $68.5 million in funding for Telefilm Canada to support Canada’s audiovisual industry for the current fiscal year. These funds are part of the broader $600 million funding package announced last June and confirmed in Budget 2026, aimed at contributing to the stability of Canada’s audio and audiovisual sectors.

We welcome this announcement, which recognizes the contributions of the Canadian audiovisual industry to our economy, particularly through job creation and through its essential role in our cultural sovereignty. We thank the Government of Canada, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.

This announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the industry, as funding plays a decisive role in strengthening its capacity and competitiveness. It also comes at an opportune time for Telefilm, following our recent nationwide industry survey and extensive consultations with sector stakeholders, conducted as part of our strategic planning process and program review. We are prepared to move forward with concrete support. These additional funds will allow us to address immediate needs while building a solid foundation for a stronger industry.

Our approach will focus on three key priorities: contributing to the sector’s financial stability; connecting Canadian works with their audiences and improving their discoverability; and expanding the international profile and economic impact of Canada’s audiovisual industry. We will leverage our expertise to make these new funds available to recipients promptly and efficiently, while ensuring that each investment contributes to the long-term strength of the audiovisual sector.

We are pleased that our partners, the Canada Media Fund, the Indigenous Screen Office, as well as various independent funds, are also receiving additional funding.”