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).
IO’s Appearance Before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs (SCFEA) recently held sector-by-sector hearings on the impact of COVID-19 and recommendations for economic recovery.
Provincial & Federal Advocacy Update – June 19
Working alongside both Provincial and Federal governments, IO has been working to make recommendations to support Ontario IDM companies as well as measure the impact of COVID-19 in Ontario.
IO Update: Advocacy Priorities and Timeline at the Provincial Level
The Ministerial Advisory Council on Interactive Digital Media (IDM) submitted its final recommendations to Minister MacLeod in line with IO’s advocacy priorities and timeline at the provincial level.
Survey Results: Measuring the Impact. Recovering Strong
To gauge the impact of COVID-19, the Canada Media Fund (with support from Interactive Ontario and other provincial IDM associations across the country), asked Nordicity to develop a Canada-wide survey.
COVID-19 Industry Relief Measures & Advocacy Update
Interactive Ontario and a group of Interactive Digital Media (IDM) leaders continue to meet with Minister MacLeod, who is in charge of the IDM sector in Ontario.
Survey Results: Measuring the Impact of COVID-19 on the IDM/Games Industry
Interactive Ontario is grateful to all respondents to the CMF-Funded national survey: “Measuring the Impact of COVID-19 on the IDM Industry” produced by Nordicity.
COVID-19: Advocacy Update & Resources
Interactive Ontario and a group of Interactive Digital Media (IDM) leaders met with Minister MacLeod (Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries) on Friday to share with her and her team the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on our sector.
Interactive Ontario’s Comments on the CMF 2020-2021 Guidelines
CMF launched their 2020-2021 guidelines and announced their budget on April 1st. Here's what's changed and where we're headed.
Your Business Has Been Impacted By COVID -19
It is critical to substantiate IO’s recommendations to governments with strong data coming from the businesses and freelancers of our industry. We urge you to take 10-15 minutes to fill out this confidential survey before Tuesday March, 31.
Advocating for the IDM Industry: Stimulus and Relief Measures
Interactive Ontario (IO) made preliminary recommendations on stimulus and relief measures (fiscal 2020-2021) for the Interactive Digital Media (IDM) industry to the provincial government, on March 23, 2020.
2020 Ontario Budget
Interactive Ontario submitted its pre-budget submission to the Government of Ontario on January 29, 2020. It contained key recommendations for the continued economic growth of the Interactive Digital Media (IDM) industry in Ontario.
IO’s Submission to the CMF on Experimental Stream Programs
The Canada Media Fund has consulted the industry on strategies to improve its Experimental Stream programs. IO’s members and advocacy committee have advised on several matters.