Interactive Ontario Wins
- The CMF delivered the largest budget increase our sector has ever seen: a 36% increase in IDM funding, from $42M to $57M. This followed extensive CMF consultation efforts involving The Canadian Interactive Alliance (CIAIC), of which Interactive Ontario (IO) is a member, including IO’s own consultations with its members and advocacy committee, and sustained coast-to-coast CIAIC advocacy.
- Minister Cho (Tourism, Culture and Gaming) committed to a 12-week service standard at Ontario Creates in 2026 for processing the OIDMTC.
- Receiving clarification from the Ontario Government on the eligibility of remote work under the OIDMTC.
- Benchmarking Study on Ontario’s Creative Technology Labour Market.
- Lowering the labour threshold for annual filing to the Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) from $1M to $500K.
- Getting a commitment from the Ontario government to keep the OIDMTC stable.
- Getting a commitment from the Ontario government – 2021 Fall Economic Statement – that they will continue to work with us to attract more investment and create jobs in Ontario.
- Providing recommendations contributing to improvements of the Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media Fund (IDM Fund) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) programs.
- Instigating the creation of the Phase 2 CMF COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund for the IDM industry
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 of sustained, collective advocacy by Canada's creative sectors, and a [...]
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 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) opportunities in the Ontario video game [...]
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 thank you for your continued support of the creative industries [...]
Clarification on Ontario Remote Labour Eligibility Within The OIDMTC
Interactive Ontario (IO) extends its sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) for their pivotal role in providing clarity regarding the eligibility of remote labour within the scope of the Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax [...]
Part 2 – Modernization of the Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)
PART 2 – INTERACTIVE ONTARIO RECOMMENDATIONS Interactive Ontario (IO) and the video game/interactive digital media (IDM) member companies it represents, fully support the Ontario Government’s commitment to modernize the OIDMTC. We share the government’s goals to increase Ontario’s competitiveness, attract investments, and [...]
Part 1 – Modernization of the Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)
PART 1 – INTERACTIVE ONTARIO RECOMMENDATIONS Interactive Ontario (IO) and the video game/interactive digital media (IDM) member companies it represents, fully support the Ontario Government’s commitment to modernize the OIDMTC. We share the government’s goals to increase Ontario’s competitiveness, attract investments, and [...]