The treaty will replace the existing agreement between the two countries, originally signed in 1987.
The Digital Creators Pilot Program offers up to $20,000 to support content production or business activities for creators on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
The funder’s annual report says there was a 6% increase in support to the audiovisual sector compared to the previous fiscal year.
A panel of industry experts discussed the urgent need for Bill C-11 to bring contributions to the system as funders face an uncertain future.
The Crown corporation has also updated the Production Program, adding a carbon calculator requirement for films with a budget of $3.5 million or higher.
The Quebec-based funder provided more than $137 million in support to the film and television production sector.
The films will receive a shared total of $3.6 million from Telefilm and the Talent Fund.
The program will support companies with a business strategy for the creation and promotion of Quebec-based IP.
The chosen projects include six narrative features and 10 shorts, as well as six documentaries.
The fund was first launched by the Black Screen Office in 2021 in collaboration with the Rogers Group of Funds and CISF.
The funder’s annual report reveals that production activity triggered by CMF programs has decreased compared to last year’s record numbers.