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A production shutdown in Canada that runs through June will result in the sector taking a C$2.5 billion ($1.8 billion) hit, according to the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA).

Bell Media, CBC/Radio-Canada, Corus Entertainment, Groupe V Média and Rogers Sports & Media are collaborating in a show of support for the frontline workers fighting the battle against COVID-19 across Canada with the one-hour special Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble.

Dragons' Den star Vince Guzzo, president and CEO of Guzzo Cinemas, has launched Cinémas Guzzo Streaming, a pay-to-watch VOD platform.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's public broadcaster has launched the CBC Creative Relief Fund, providing immediate support to Canadian creators.

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) is set to invest C$353 million ($250 million) in Canada’s television and digital media production.

Following discussions with the Government of Canada, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is waiving the next payment of license fees.

TIFF and Bell Media’s Crave have teamed up for a series of virtual Q&As and screenings that is kicking off with a chat with Cameron Bailey, TIFF artistic director and co-head, and actor Mandy Patinkin (Homeland).

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) are among the audiovisual bodies in Canada that are taking part in the new COVID-19 production industry taskforce.

CBC, in response to the postponement of the NHL season due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, has started hosting Movie Night in Canada on Saturday evenings.

Datsit Sphere has acquired the scripted producer Sienna Films, helmed by producers Jennifer Kawaja and Julia Sereny, from Kew Media Group.