Newsroom

Fact Sheet

Statistical Indicators of the Screen-based Production Industry in Canada

Data from Profile 2011. All figures are in Canadian dollars. Figures cover the period from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 and include both French and English-language productions.

Total combined volume of Canadian television, Canadian theatrical, Foreign Location & Service, and Broadcaster In-House

Canadian television production

• Increased 1.9% from $2.07B to $2.08B
• 48,500 full-time jobs
• Biggest of the 4 industry sectors at 38% of all activity

Canadian theatrical production

• Decreased by 11.1%, from $344M to $306M
• 7,100 full-time jobs

Foreign location and service production

• Increased by 4%, from $1.4B to $1.5B
• 35,900 full-time jobs

Broadcaster in-house production

• Increased by 10.3%, from $1.11B to $1.23B
• 28,700 full-time jobs

Convergent interactive digital media production

Contact

Susanne Vaas
Vice-President,
Business Affairs & Recording Secretary

613-233-1444
Ext. 337