Interactive Ontario Wins
- 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.
- Significantly raising awareness of our industry at all levels of governments, and now also in the general public and media with The Lodgge (www.thelodgge.com).
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 [...]
Interactive Ontario’s Open Letter to Unity Regarding Their Recent Policy Changes
Interactive Ontario's Open Letter to Unity Regarding Their Recent Policy Changes September 21, 2023 To the Unity leadership team, As the not-for-profit trade association representing over 100 video game and interactive digital media companies in Ontario, Canada, Interactive [...]
Interactive Ontario’s Impact Forum and Industry Events
Inaugural IO Impact Forum On April 19th, Interactive Ontario (IO) conducted its inaugural IO Impact Forum, which included a wide range of industry leaders from among our Expand and Torchbearer member studios in the video game/Interactive Digital Media (IDM) [...]