Our audiovisual industry is a powerful economic engine. Its influence at home and abroad is essential to telling our stories, protecting our sovereignty and building a strong Canada. At a time of rapid technological advancements and a globalized digital marketplace, the Government of Canada is more determined than ever to help Canadian creators succeed.
During his visit to the offices of TV5 Québec Canada today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, reiterated the $6 million investment over three years set aside in Budget 2025 for the purchase of French-language Canadian works for broadcast on the TV5MONDEplus platform. These funds, which will be allocated as of 2026-2027, will be used to increase the presence and discoverability of Canadian French-language programs in the digital space and the international Francophonie.
Minister Miller also mentioned that the government has allocated additional funding of over $1 million to TV5 Québec Canada in 2025-2026-in the form of temporary financial support to Canadian public service media-to help it maintain its broadcasting services to Canadians.
He took the opportunity to announce that the Government of Canada has also committed to extending its temporary financial support for public service media to the tune of $8 million over two years, or $4 million per year starting from 2026-2027. Details of this financial assistance will be announced in 2026.
This temporary support helps eligible public service media compensate for lost subscription revenues. It allows them to maintain the quality and relevance of their programming until the CRTC has determined what actions it will take to ensure their financial viability under the new authorities obtained under the Online Streaming Act.
