The CBC/Netflix drama topped the list with 13 nominations, while there were also strong showings from fellow newcomers Mary Kills People and Alias Grace.
Talent from Kim’s Convenience, Mr. D, Rick Mercer Report and This Hour Has 22 Minutes meet on the Kim’s shop floor in the new ad spot.
Thirteen new episodes of the Korean-Canadian family comedy are now filming ahead of its fall premiere on CBC.
Season one of the comedy, produced by Thunderbird Entertainment in association with Soulpepper, has garnered big ratings for the pubcaster.
Kim’s Convenience (pictured) and Shoot the Messenger are set up with plum lead-ins by established CBC series.
Thunderbird executive chair Ivan Fecan is executive producing the award-winning play’s transfer to TV, with production underway.
New titles added to the pubcaster’s lineup for 2015/2016 include The Romeo Section, from Da Vinci’s Inquest creator Chris Haddock.