Artificial Intelligence

How the creative industries can be active in Canada’s AI strategy

The Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University has developed recommendations identifying opportunities for the creative industries to be active partners in an ethical AI strategy.

BCE reports continued Crave growth, despite media revenue dip

BCE executives discussed the company’s AI growth during a Thursday-morning earnings call.

Global response, licensing market essential for creators in the AI age

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage heard from witnesses on subjects including supporting creators, and ensuring Canadian perspectives are included in AI outputs.

AI sovereignty, regulation play key role in protecting cultural sector

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage heard from witnesses from across the creative industry on the impact of the technology and potential regulatory decisions.

Canada’s production leaders head to Ottawa to advocate for sector

Representatives from the CMPA and CDCE will meet with MPs in Ottawa this week as Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Washington, D.C.

AI analytics unlock next evolution in film, TV sales strategies

AI software services have the potential to provide producers with business intel that can help them shape their strategy, and their slates. But there’s still room for improvement.

Next-gen GAI: Innovation and controversy in the growing tech

The efficiency of generative AI video tools promises producers greater scale, and Canadian companies and creatives are helping pave the way forward.

BANFF ’25: Protecting creatives in the AI industrial revolution

The festival’s final two sessions focused on regulating AI and providing an in-depth look at the AI tools currently available to creatives.

BANFF ’25: Content leaders explore market challenges, AI

Broadcasters from Canada and the U.K. discussed YouTube strategies for discoverability and Tubi’s CEO broke down the streamer’s Gen Z success on day two of the festival.

Indie List 2025: Producers mixed on opportunities for screen sector

Canadian producers weigh in on the good, the bad and the AI of it all in the fast-evolving film and TV industry.

ACTRA warns CRTC of AI threat to on-screen performers

Executives at Bell Media, TLN Media Group and Elevation Pictures shared their stances on IP ownership and the Commission’s proposed 15-point system at Thursday’s Cancon hearing.

Weighing the implications of prorogued Parliament for Canada’s screen sector

The Prime Minister’s resignation announcement and a possible spring election already have direct implications for CBC/Radio-Canada and AI regulation.