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CBC
a day ago
- Business
- CBC
Is your favourite show CanCon enough? Here's why the definition of Canadian content may get a reboot
What's your favourite bit of CanCon? Maybe Schitt's Creek, which aired on CBC but also streamed on Netflix, comes to mind. Perhaps some iteration of Anne of Green Gables. Or maybe a classic David Cronenberg flick like Dead Ringers? These are all considered to be CanCon — shorthand for Canadian content, it refers to film and television productions made in Canada by Canadians. But maybe you have a favourite show like CBS's Tracker, which airs on Global TV in Canada. It's one of the most watched shows on broadcast and streaming according to the Nielsen ratings, a U.S.-based audience measurement system. It's filmed in British Columbia and employs Canadians, but it's not considered CanCon. That matters because broadcasters in this country have obligations to ensure that a minimum percentage of the content they distribute to viewers meets government CanCon requirements to ensure Canadian stories are available on Canadian TV screens or streaming devices. On-demand streaming changed the game, with global companies like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ dominating the market. But they haven't been held to the same CanCon standards as traditional Canadian broadcasters, and the streaming companies say it's not realistic to expect them to do so. That's not necessarily something that's on the minds of viewers when they settle into the couch and reach for the remote or the laptop. So here's what you need to know about CanCon and the challenge of getting Canadian eyes on it. I just want to watch my shows. What do I care? Canada's broadcasting regulator, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), is at a bit of a fork in the road when it comes to CanCon. The reason there are CanCon requirements is to ensure that Canadian stories and points of view don't get drowned out by the flood of content flowing in from the U.S. "We are a small market in a big world and we sit next to a very experienced, prolific producer of content," said Dave Forget, executive director of the Directors Guild of Canada. "There should be some shelf space for the Canadian stories so that Canadians can also see themselves in their own experience." In 2023, Canada's Online Streaming Act came into effect, updating broadcasting laws to include content streaming services. It meant that foreign streaming companies would not only have to promote or recommend Canadian programming on their platforms, but streamers making $25 million or more in Canada will have to start paying five per cent of their domestic revenue to support the production of Canadian media content. The CRTC estimates that the levy would raise around $200 million a year and said the funding would be used to boost local and Indigenous broadcasting. But now the CRTC is also looking into updating what it considers to be Canadian content. "Our goal is clear: to modernize the definition of Canadian content to reflect today's reality," said Vicky Eatrides, the CRTC's CEO and chairperson, during the start of public consultations last month aimed at reviewing what exactly constitutes CanCon, and to determine whether foreign streamers should be held to the same standards as traditional broadcasters in Canada. The public hearings in Gatineau, Que., spanned two weeks and wrapped up on May 27. WATCH | Breaking down the existing definition of CanCon and how it might change: Why the definition of CanCon might get a reboot 3 days ago Duration 3:57 So, how Canadian do series and movies have to be? While many south-of-the-border movies and shows may have been filmed in Canada, with Canadian crews and talent, it's not enough to be considered CanCon in the eyes of the CRTC. First, the film or show's producer has to be Canadian. Then, there's a 10-point system for key creative roles, and six out of 10 points are needed to meet the bar to be considered CanCon. For example, if the director or writer is Canadian, that gets you two points. But, between the director and the writer, at least one must be Canadian. That also goes for the top performers; one of the two leads must be Canadian. That counts for one point each. Other crew roles such as production designer, director of photography, editor and music composer count for one point each. Other rules apply for animated productions. On top of the point system, Cancon rules state that 75 per cent of production and post-production expenses have to go to Canadians or Canadian companies. The requirements have been loosened before. The CRTC reduced the minimum number of points needed from eight to six in 2016, something the commission said would allow more films to become eligible for certain funding programs. At last month's hearings, there was talk of actually increasing the number of points needed to 15, as well as whether a requirement to reflect Canadian cultural elements should be introduced. WATCH | Why Canadian films struggle at the box office despite international acclaim: Canadian films win awards but struggle at the box office 1 year ago Duration 2:03 So, what do Netflix, Disney+ and other streamers want? Canadian broadcasters, producers — and even artists — want the foreign streaming services, primarily the big U.S. ones many Canadians use, to meet minimum CanCon requirements like they do in order to maintain broadcasting licences and qualify for subsidies. Anthony Shim, a director whose credits include the critically-acclaimed 2022 independent film Riceboy Sleeps, admits it's a challenge to balance the freedom of creativity with the need to protect Canadian artists and storytelling — a goal he says should always be top of mind. Toronto-born writer, producer and director Anthony Q. Farrell, who has worked on series including The Office, the British series The Secret Life of Boys and CTV's Shelved, says the definition of CanCon is more important than ever. "Especially in a time where we're really focusing in on buying Canadian and taking care of our national voice, I think it's important that we … use our Canadian creatives to tell our stories," said Farrell, who provided recommendations at the CRTC consultations on behalf of the Writers Guild of Canada. He agrees that streaming companies "making money off Canadians" should be putting some of their profits back into distinctly Canadian film and television production. The streaming companies, however, don't see it quite the same way. They were collectively represented at the consultations by the Motion Picture Association of Canada, which argued that they're already an integral part of Canada's film and television production sector but that they shouldn't be held to the same content requirements as traditional broadcasters. Wendy Noss, the association's president, appeared at the hearings on May 16 and said the CRTC should make changes to its CanCon policies, including reassessing the number of points required in the 41-year-old CanCon points system, as well as re-evaluating which roles qualify for points. She said that before the CRTC imposes Canadian content requirements on foreign streamers, they need to "introduce meaningful flexibility in modernizing the definition of Canadian programs." "Broadcasting policies should be straightforward, sustainable and flexible to enable global producers to do what they do best: creating entertainment for audiences at home and worldwide," said Noss. The CRTC will hold further CanCon consultation hearings at a later date. But the big streaming companies are also set to battle the CRTC in court over the implementation of the Online Streaming Act. They filed an appeal last year, after the commission ordered global online streaming services to fork over five per cent of their domestic revenues to support the production of Canadian content. WATCH | Why some Canadian content creators are upset about the Online Streaming Act:
Calgary Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Presumed Innocent writer Scott Turow brings new book to Vancouver Writers Fest event
Article content Article content Turow will be in Vancouver on June 3 (7:30 p.m.) at the Granville Island Stage for the Vancouver Writers Fest event Books & Ideas: Scott Turow — Presumed Guilty, along with award-winning author and screenwriter Susin Nielsen, the creator of Global TV's Family Law, whose latest book, Snap, is out now. Article content 'I think that my audience has always been disproportionately lawyers,' said Turow when asked about who comes to his live events. 'There are always some lawyers who want to write. The law is all about words. So, lawyers are word people to begin with. So, it's kind of natural.' Article content When wannabe writers turn up, they invariably seek some sort of advice from Turow, who has penned 13 novels and sold more than 30 million books. Article content 'My advice is that there aren't any magic formulas, and you've got to stick your butt in the chair and do it,' said Turow. 'It's like everything else in life. You get better at it by doing it. You know the old joke; how do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice.' Article content Article content After doing a creative writing degree in the early 1970s, Turow went to law school and then practised law. He stepped away from commercial law in 2022. But, today, he still has his hand in the legal game as he is working on a pro bono civil case — which he thinks will be his last — leaving him to get his legal fix at a keyboard. Article content While Turow's previous novels took place in more urban settings, Presumed Guilty is set in a small town with dynastic legal family. Article content 'The setting that I'm describing in Presumed Guilty is one that I know very well, and I've watched it with interest, even though I think we'll always be outsiders up there,' said Turow, who lives part of the time in rural Wisconsin. 'You're talking about an area, for example, where you know the economic prospects are limited, so you're basically raising your children understanding that they're likely to leave and not leave because they want to, but because they have to … This really is something that I thought I ought to write about, eventually, because it's not a part of American life that's glimpsed as often in our fiction.' Article content Article content He also liked the idea of a story surrounding a family where one member is suspected of a serious crime. Article content 'I've seen lots of good writing about this. There's just been a series on, I think it's on Netflix, called Adolescence, so this seemed really rich to me, because I'm always interested in drawing into the intersection between the law and family life,' said Turow. 'That's kind of a good matrix for me … When I got the idea, I thought wait a minute, this would be a really good coda for Rusty to end up as a defence lawyer. Then I was off to the races.' Article content It's been 15 years since Rusty last appeared in a Turow novel, but the author said he has always had plans to revisit Rusty and his life. Article content 'When I left Rusty at the end of Innocent, I was sort of like, 'Well, you know, I'm not sure I can leave this guy in this position,'' said Turow. 'I always had the sense I would go back to him one more time.'
Bloomberg
11-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
US Ambassador Says Canada Tariffs May Not Be ‘Totally Removed'
Some US tariffs on Canadian imports may remain in place even as the relationship between the two countries improves, Peter Hoekstra, the US ambassador to Canada, said. 'I'm not sure they'll be totally removed,' Hoekstra said in an interview on Global TV's The West Block Sunday when asked about the 25% tariff US President Donald Trump placed on most Canadian goods in March, citing concerns about fentanyl entering the US.
Cision Canada
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
GLOBAL'S THE MORNING SHOW CONTINUES TO REIGN AS THE #1 CANADIAN NEWS/LIFESTYLE MORNING SHOW
TORONTO, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ - Corus Entertainment is proud to announce that The Morning Show is the country's most-watched Canadian news/lifestyle morning show, celebrating a 17% audience increase year-over-year, and reaching almost 1.2 million Adults 18+ every week on Global TV. The Morning Show continues to capture viewers across the country, claiming the top spot in key demos like A18+ from coast-to-coast, delivering audiences that are nearly two times higher than CTV's Your Morning, and over two times higher than Citytv's Breakfast Television. The Morning Show also outperforms other daytime series including The Social and The Good Stuff with Mary Berg. "With a perfect blend of news of the day, the biggest names in entertainment and Canada's best lifestyle experts, Canadians continue to choose The Morning Show as their first choice for news and lifestyle content when they wake up." said Corus' Head of Morning Programming, Jordan Schwartz. "We are extremely proud of how audiences have responded to the trusted and compelling voices of Carolyn, Jeff and Morgan in the morning," said Morley Nirenberg, Executive Producer, The Morning Show & Global Entertainment. "With their engaging delivery, unscripted humour and genuine connection to viewers, they arm Canadians with everything they need to start their day." Hosts Carolyn Mackenzie, Jeff McArthur and Morgan Hoffman are nominated for a Canadian Screen Award (CSA) for Best Host, Talk Show, or Entertainment News program. Tune into The Morning Show every weekday on Global TV from 9-10 a.m. ET/PT/10-11 a.m. AT. Source: Numeris PPM Data, Broadcast Year-to-date (Aug 26/24 – Apr 13/25) – confirmed data, Total Canada, Mo-Fri 6a-12p, Based on Canadian news/lifestyle morning show genre, CDN CONV COM ENG, CTV based on "Com", all other networks based on "Total", 3+ airings, excludes specials, A18+ AMA(000), growth based on same weeks YoY; reach based on Global Total, A18+ AvWkRch(000) About Corus Entertainment Inc. Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops, delivers and distributes high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company's portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 30 specialty television services, 36 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, digital and streaming platforms, and social digital agency and media services. Corus' roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, Flavour Network, Home Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Showcase, Slice, Adult Swim, National Geographic and Global News, along with streaming platforms STACKTV, TELETOON+, the Global TV App and Curiouscast. For more information visit
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Survivor 48': Where to watch in Canada, what time does it start, cast of 18 new castaways and more
The legendary reality TV competition show is back for Survivor 48, with 18 more new castaways competing in one of the most physically and mentally difficult shows in history. Whether you've been watching since the first season or have avoided the series in until now, it's never too late to join the Survivor fandom. Hosted by the legendary Jeff Probst, Survivor contests battle food deprivation, social politics and the obstacles of the environment to compete for the title of Sole Survivor. The winner of the show will go home with US$1 million. Here's everything you need to know about Survivor 48: Survivor 48 premieres on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The new season of Survivor airs at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT Survivor 48 will be on Global TV in Canada, CBS in the U.S. Canadians can stream the new season of Survivor on StackTV. In the U.S., the show will be on Paramount+ with a Showtime plan, and available the next day with any Paramount+ plan. Previous seasons of the show are available to watch on the same streaming platforms. Survivor has been filmed the in Mamanuca Islands in Fiji for the past 15 seasons, with previous locations including Malaysia, Australia, Kenya, French Polynesia, Thailand, Brazil, Panama, Vanuatu, Palau, Guatemala, Brazil, Samoa, Nicaragua, Cambodia, Gabon, Cook Islands, and the Philippines. For all 48 seasons of the show, Jeff Probst has been the host, and he's also an executive producer. Interestingly for Canadians, there is a castaway from Toronto included in Season 48. Here are all the 18 contestants for the season: Stephanie Berger: 38, tech product lead from New York Shauhin Davari: 38, debate professor from Costa Mesa, California Eva Erickson: 24, PhD candidate from Eagan, Minnesota, now living in Providence, Rhode Island Kyle Fraser: 31, attorney from Roanoke, Virginia, now lives in New York Mitch Guerra: 34, P.E. coach from Waco, Texas Saiounia 'Sai' Hughley: 30, marketing professional from Philadelphia, now lives in Simi Valley, California Joe Hunter: 45, fire captain from Southern California Kamilla Karthigesu: 31, Software engineer from Toronto, now living in Forster City, California David Kinne: 39, stunt performer in Southern California Thomas Krottinger: 34, music executive from The Woodlands, Texas, now in Los Angeles, California Kevin Leung: 34, finance manager in Northern California Cedrek McFadden: 46, surgeon in South Carolina Charity Nelms: 34, flight attendant from Monroe, Michigan, now living in St. Petersburg, Florida Justin Pioppi: 29, pizzeria manager from Massachusetts Bianca Roses: 33, PR consultant from West Orange, New Jersey, now living in Arlington, Virginia Chrissy Sarnowsky: 55, fire lieutenant from Chicago Star Toomey: 28, sales expert from Monrovia, Liberia, now living in Augusta, Georgia Mary Zheng: 31, substance abuse counsellor from Montgomery Village, Maryland, now lives in Philadelphia
