Canada's creative industries are known worldwide for their talent, expertise and creativity. They create jobs here, stimulate economic growth and make an impact internationally. By supporting their success, we are bolstering our economy and attracting more foreign investment.
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced the permanent renewal of Canada's Creative Export Strategy, which will continue supporting Canada's creative industries in expanding their international reach. He made the announcement at PHI in Montréal, accompanied by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Member of Parliament (Laurier-Sainte-Marie).
Starting in 2026-27, the Government of Canada will devote $95 million to the Strategy over five years, as well as $19 million annually afterward, to continue offering creative firms tailored support measures designed to enhance their export potential, through direct funding, trade missions, business programming and advisory services. This funding also includes increased support through the Creative Export Canada program to help more companies achieve their international goals.
Since being launched in 2018, the Creative Export Strategy has helped more than 3,200 businesses and organizations across Canada in reaching 120 international markets. This has generated $167.7 million in commercial deals, as part of trade missions. It has also led to the signing or advanced negotiations of 485 business deals at international trade events in Canada and abroad.
As part of this renewal, the Government of Canada is also launching the application period for Creative Export Canada's 2026-2027 Export-Ready Stream, which helps Canadian export-ready projects reach more people around the world. The deadline for submitting a funding application is June 10, 2026. The application period for the 2026-2027 Export Development Stream will also launch in the coming weeks.
In a world of constant change, we are investing in our strengths, diversifying our trade and establishing new strategic partnerships throughout the world, to build a strong Canada.
