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We are truly living in a golden age of content creation. Viewers have a seemingly endless choice of programming. The quality of writing, acting and directing has never been better, and we are finally beginning to see a diversity of onscreen faces, bodies and storylines.

Toronto, September 18, 2019 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) released the first episode of the second season of Now & Next. This original, six-episode podcast series offers in-depth interviews with experts who discuss emerging trends and digital transformations in the media and entertainment industries. 

Toronto, August 7, 2019 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced it is welcoming Kelly Wilhelm to its executive team. Wilhelm will take on the newly created role of Chief Strategy Officer. Reporting directly and acting in an advisory capacity to Valerie Creighton, CMF’s President and CEO, Wilhelm is tasked with contributing to setting the future trajectory of the CMF, with a specific focus on innovation through the lens of industry-wide disruption and opportunities for growth. 

Toronto, June 21, 2019 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announces the appointment of Barry Chapman and Gary Pizante to its Board of Directors, following the Annual Meeting of Members held earlier this week in Montréal.

Toronto, June 11, 2019 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced it has completed its corporate reorganization process. A number of existing team members will take on new leadership roles with added responsibilities and two new executive positions were created.

Toronto, March 1, 2019 – It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Sandra Faire – an outstanding leader in Canada’s audiovisual industry, a passionate advocate for the Canadian creative sector, an award-winning television producer and well-known philanthropist.

Montreal, February 26, 2019 – The Canada Media Fund today launched a French-language podcast series of six episodes that probe as many trends that are currently reshaping the media and entertainment industries. Futur et médias is an opportunity for listeners to better grasp the issues of the hour in these sectors through in-depth interviews with leading experts. Its first season will explore the following themes: digital distribution, podcasting, the blockchain, location-based virtual reality, youth content and data.

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) submitted a detailed proposal to the Government of Canada’s panel reviewing the Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Radiocommunication Acts. Click here to read the full submission.

Toronto, October 16, 2018 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF), released today the first episode of its original podcast series entitled Now & Next. The podcast will include in-depth interviews with experts providing a closer look at emerging trends, as well as the digital transformation of the media and entertainment industry. Now & Next is produced by the Canada Media Fund and hosted by digital media researcher and experienced radio personality, Leora Kornfeld. 

Ottawa, September 26, 2018 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) hosted its third annual Showcase event on Parliament Hill celebrating the success of Canadian TV and digital media. The event brought together parliamentarians; the on-and off-screen talent behind several Canadian productions; as well as broadcasters, audiovisual industry leaders and members of the public service.