Canadian Culture Minister Marc Miller urges film industry to seek global partners amid trade tensions
Marc Miller, Canadian Culture Minister, addressed filmmakers at the Access Canada Summit in Toronto on Monday regarding diversification efforts.
Minister calls for bold strategy
Miller told local creators that their sector must look beyond the United States for new co-production partners. He stated that Canada is moving fast to strengthen its economy and diversify international relationships. The minister emphasized that the audiovisual sector is key to this broader economic strategy.
Government offers production funding
The federal government in Ottawa has offered approximately $600 million in new production coin to local producers. This financial support comes after Canada abandoned plans to require American media players to pay for their own content. Miller noted that working together with crews from the United Kingdom or elsewhere makes everyone stronger.
Recent treaty updates signed
Miller mentioned that official co-production deals have been updated with the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and Spain. A more modernized treaty was also signed with Korea in April 2026. These agreements allow teams to pool financial incentives for projects located in multiple countries.
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