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.
Toronto Games Week 2026: A Week to Remember
Closing Toronto Games Week 2026 In Style! What a night to close out Toronto Games Week. From game demos to a breathtaking [...]
Join us for Giant Video Games, TGW, Video Game Month, and IO’s 25th
From XP Game Summit 2026 to the prestigious Canadian Game Awards stage, we were recently reminded of just how much talent, ambition, and dedication make up Ontario's interactive entertainment sector. Learn about everything that happened and everyone who made it possible.
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 [...]
Marketing Bootcamp Returns, Showcase at GVG’s Indie Zone, Toronto Made BIG Screen Opportunity and Much More
Indie Superboost Marketing and Discoverability Bootcamp returns, two separate opportunities to get your game in front of Toronto audiences this summer, a chance to vote for Ontario's best at the Canadian Game Awards, and funding & market access through TIFF.
Indie Superboost Game Business Masterclass 2026
Elevate your studio’s success at Interactive Ontario’s Game Business Masterclass, led by industry veteran Jason Della Rocca in Toronto (or online).
Gamescom Program Deadline April 24, Masterclass Ticket Price Cut in Half, CMF Changes and Much More
From our newly discounted Game Business Masterclass, a brand new Gamescom IP Accelerator for Ontario studios, highlighting Ontario’s fresh talent at Level Up Showcase, and a major funding win with the CMF, there's a lot to celebrate, and even more to act on.
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.