25 Years, Recognized: A Moment We Will Carry With Us
XP Game Summit 2026 gave us a moment we will not soon forget. At the opening ceremony, Jason Lepine and the XP Gaming Inc. team presented us with a commemorative [...]
Applauding the Renewal of the Federal Creative Export Strategy
Excellent news for Canada's creative industries: the federal government has permanently renewed the Creative Export Strategy, with $95M over five years and $19M annually thereafter. This renewal is the result [...]
Interactive Ontario Celebrates Unprecedented CMF Investment in Canada’s Interactive Digital Media Sector
A significant moment for Canada’s Interactive Digital Media (IDM) industry, thanks to the Canada Media Fund. The CMF delivered the largest budget increase our sector has ever seen: a 36% increase in IDM funding, from $42M to $57M.
Ontario Video Game and XR Industry Spotlight – 2025
Interactive Ontario is excited to release our new industry video, produced with Continue Agency and supported by Ontario Creates. This short video showcases a wide range of Interactive Ontario [...]
Minister Cho Reaffirms 12-Week OIDMTC Service Standard in 2026, at IO Connect: VIP Reception 2025
Minister Cho (Tourism, Culture and Gaming) reaffirmed his commitment to a 12-week service standard by later in 2026 at Ontario Creates, for processing the OIDMTC, at IO Connect 2025.
Interactive Ontario Announces New & Returning Board of Directors for 2025-2026
(September 25, 2025 – Toronto, Ontario) – Interactive Ontario announced today the appointment of four new members and the re-election of six others to its Board of Directors, effective [...]
Celebrating 10 Years of TennoCon, VGLX Exhibit Call Open, Super FESTival Seeking Submissions
Interactive Ontario was a proud part of the first-ever Toronto Video Games Month, partnering with industry leaders across a wide range of incredible events.
Interactive Ontario Announces New & Returning Board of Directors for 2024-2025
(September 19, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario) – Interactive Ontario announced today the appointment of a new member and the re-election of nine others to its Board of Directors, effective [...]
IO Congratulates Michael Schmalz on Recent Appointment
Congratulations to Michael Schmalz on his recent appointment as Chair of the Board of Directors at the Canada Media Fund. Michael has been a pivotal figure in the Canadian [...]
Key announcements impacting the Ontario techno-creative sector in the 2024 Ontario Budget
Key announcements impacting the Ontario techno-creative sector in the 2024 Ontario Budget delivered by Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy on March 26: Additional $100M for the Invest Ontario Fund, which could trigger [...]