The Big Tables

April 2024

Canada's tax incentives for film, video, digital media and animation projects

PwC’s The Big Tables provide an overview of the many tax credits that are available to the film and video, digital media and animation industries. The Big Tables are your starting place for understanding the incentives offered in 2024.

Big table of film and video incentives in Canada 2021
Big table of digital media incentives in Canada 2021
Big table of animation incentives in Canada 2021

In brief

Part 1 - The Big Table of film and video incentives in Canada

Navigating Canada's tax incentives for film and video

Canada’s film and television industry continues to rebound following the challenges it faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, the annual volume of film and television production was $11.69 billion, and the industry generated $13.73 billion in gross domestic product while supporting approximately 241,000 jobs across Canada.1

The film and television industry is of vital importance in Canada, both economically and culturally. It is supported by federal, provincial and territorial governments, which encourage investment by domestic and foreign producers through incentives that help offset the cost of productions in Canadian locations.

1. Profile 2022 - Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA), 2022

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We provide a distinctive combination of tax planning, compliance and regulatory experience with industry knowledge to help you navigate the changing landscape and ensure you stay on top of the tax and business issues that are important to you. To maximize your benefits, we keep apprised of industry developments and innovations. Our experienced team of professionals can assist you to meet the industry’s ever-changing demands.

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  • We help throughout the entire process to ensure all concerns are addressed right from the beginning.

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Gayle Hoey

Gayle Hoey

Partner, PwC Canada

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Melanie Campbell

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Partner, Corporate Tax, PwC Canada

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