Submission for the 2026-27 Federal Pre-Budget Consultations
We share the government’s goals to increase Ontario’s competitiveness, attract investments, & offer great career opportunities in Ontario by creating jobs in the IDM sector.
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.
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.
Modernization of the Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
We share the government’s goals to increase Ontario’s competitiveness, attract investments, & offer great career opportunities in Ontario by creating jobs in the IDM sector.
Interactive Ontario Comments and Short-Term Recommendations to the CMF – Fiscal 2025-2026
Interactive Ontario proposes actionable 2025-2026 Canada Media Fund recommendations to boost funding, diversity, and innovation in digital media.
Doubling Funding for the Canada Media Fund to Support Growth in Interactive Digital Media
Members of the CIAIC urge the federal government to double Canada Media Fund support, unlocking growth for a $4.1B GDP sector.
Advocating for Increased Investment in Canada Media Fund’s Interactive Digital Media Programs for Children and Youth
The CIAIC calls for increased Canada Media Fund support for interactive digital media, fostering creative, cultural, and educational youth content.
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 [...]
CIAIC Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau For Increased Support to the IDM Sector in Canada
CIAIC Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau For Increased Support to the IDM Sector in Canada Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, Deputy Minister Freeland, and Minister St-Onge, We want to [...]