Canada’s creative industries are known worldwide for their talent, expertise, and creativity. They create jobs here, stimulate economic growth and make an impact internationally. By supporting their success, we are bolstering our economy and attracting more foreign investment.
Today, Minister Miller announced the permanent renewal of Canada’s Creative Export Strategy, which will continue supporting Canada’s creative industries in expanding their international reach.
Starting in 2026-27, the Government of Canada will devote $95 million to the Strategy over five years, as well as $19 million annually afterward, to continue offering creative firms tailored support measures designed to enhance their export potential, through direct funding, trade missions, business programming, and advisory services.
Since being launched in 2018, the Creative Export Strategy has helped more than 3,200 businesses and organizations across Canada in reaching 120 international markets. This has generated $167.7 million in commercial deals, as part of trade missions.
The Government of Canada is also launching the application period for Creative Export Canada’s 2026–2027 Export-Ready Stream, which helps Canadian export-ready projects reach more people around the world. The deadline for submitting a funding application is June 10, 2026.
In a world of constant change, we are investing in our strengths, diversifying our trade, and establishing new strategic partnerships throughout the world, to build a strong Canada.
