Netflix Canada

BANFF announces 2025 Diversity of Voices participants

75 producers and creators will head to the festival in June, with 25 selected to take part in facilitated pitch meetings.

Netflix Canada taps Armand Leo for senior production role

The Blue Ice Pictures veteran will work on the recently announced as-yet-untitled, Newfoundland-set limited series from the global streamer, among other projects.

Netflix orders limited series set and filmed in Newfoundland

The Umbrella Academy co-showrunner Jesse McKeown is the series’ creator and showrunner.

Netflix Canada appoints Lindsay Doyle as public policy lead

EXCLUSIVE: Doyle most recently served as head of government affairs and public policy for YouTube in Canada.

Nine selected for ACE Canada training program

Participants in the fourth Women in Animation training program will be given tools to break into key creative roles in the industry.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Cobra Kai demand surges following July premiere

House of the Dragon and The Boys remain the most in-demand shows in Canada by a large margin.

Stéphane Cardin to depart Netflix Canada public policy role

EXCLUSIVE: The streamer’s director of public policy for Canada will leave his role on July 5 after nearly six years.

Netflix Canada adds eOne’s Chris Bell to content team

Bell will work with Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury to develop Netflix’s Canadian scripted slate.

Netflix argues against mandatory contributions in CRTC hearings

The Path Forward: The streamer also discussed its existing investments in Canada, while the Bell Fund called for additional support for CIPFs.

Netflix Canada hires first manager of production

Former CBC production exec Edythe Yee will join the streamer’s Canadian team in December.

Netflix sets first-look deal with Attraction

The agreement will see Attraction develop and produce original French-language films for Netflix.

Netflix licenses local French, English series for Canada

The acquisitions include Saving Hope and Fugueuse, which will land on the streamer on Nov. 15.