1.2 Region
Overview of the screen sector in Canada
Total volume of film and television production increased in Ontario (up $600 million, or 18.5%), British Columbia (up $160 million, or 6.3% and Atlantic Canada (up $25 million, or 7.9%) in 2024/25. The overall increase in these regions was partially offset by decreases in Quebec (down $179 million, or 6.2%) and the Prairie Provinces and Territories (down $163 million, or 21.4%).
Exhibit 1-3 Film and television production in Canada, total volume and share by region*
Source:
Estimates based on data collected from CAVCO.
Note:
Some totals may not sum due to rounding. Includes an estimate of CRTC-certified television production; see Notes on methodology for more information. Excludes ‘online-first’ Canadian audiovisual production; see Box 1 for definitions and statistics. Statistics published by provincial funding agencies may differ from those in Profile 2025.
Due to the low number of projects (particularly theatrical feature film projects) in certain provinces and territories, production volume statistics are grouped by region to avoid disclosure of budgets for individual projects. Please see Notes on methodology for additional information.
Historical figures for certain provinces/territories have been revised due to the re-coding of some productions to different fiscal years (in which principal photography started) and/or to different provinces/territories.
* Based on province or territory where lead producer is based.
** Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
*** Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories.
Total volume of film and television production in Canada, by region*, annual growth 2024/25
| 2023/24 ($) Total | Growth ($M) 2024/25 | Growth (%) 2024/25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 3,244 | 600 | 18.5 |
| Quebec | 2,868 | -179 | -6.2 |
| British Columbia | 2,531 | 160 | 6.3 |
| Atlantic Canada** | 317 | 25 | 7.9 |
| Prairie Provinces and Territories*** | 762 | -163 | -21.4 |
| Total | 9,722 | 443 | 4.6 |
Source:
Estimates based on data collected from CAVCO.
Note:
Some totals may not sum due to rounding. Data includes an estimate of CRTC-certified television production. Statistics published by provincial funding agencies may differ from those in Profile 2025. Due to the low number of projects (particularly theatrical feature film projects) in certain provinces and territories, production volume statistics are grouped by region to avoid disclosure of budgets for individual projects. Please see Notes on methodology for additional information. Historical figures for certain provinces/territories have been revised due to the re-coding of some productions to different fiscal years (in which principal photography started) and/or to different provinces/territories.
* Based on province or territory where lead producer is based.
** Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
*** Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories.
Ontario was home to the largest volume of film and television production in Canada, with $3.16 billion in external film and television production[6] (Exhibit 1 - 4a) and $3.84 billion in total film and television production in 2024/25 (Exhibit 1 - 4b). There were also significant production volumes in British Columbia (external production, $2.60 billion; total production, $2.69 billion) and Quebec (external production, $2.41 billion, total production, $2.69 billion).
Exhibit 1-4 a) Total volume of external film and television production in Canada, excluding broadcaster in-house production, by region, 2024/25*
Source:
Estimates based on data collected from CAVCO.
Note:
Some totals may not sum due to rounding. Includes an estimate of CRTC-certified television production; see Notes on methodology for more information. Excludes ‘online-first’ Canadian audiovisual production; see Box 1 for definitions and statistics. Statistics published by provincial funding agencies may differ from those in Profile 2025. Due to the low number of projects (particularly theatrical feature film projects) in certain provinces and territories, production volume statistics are grouped by region to avoid disclosure of budgets for individual projects. Please see Notes on methodology for additional information.
Historical figures for certain provinces/territories have been revised due to the re-coding of some productions to different fiscal years (in which principal photography started) and/or to different provinces/territories.
*External film and television production includes Canadian television production, Canadian theatrical film production and FLS production; it excludes broadcaster in-house production. Based on province or territory where lead producer is located.
** Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
*** Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories.
Exhibit 1-4 b) Total volume of film and television production in Canada, including broadcaster in-house production, by region, 2024/25*
Source:
Estimates based on data collected from CAVCO.
Note:
Some totals may not sum due to rounding. Includes an estimate of CRTC-certified television production; see Notes on methodology for more information. Excludes ‘online-first’ Canadian audiovisual production; see Box 1 for definitions and statistics. Statistics published by provincial funding agencies may differ from those in Profile 2025. Due to the low number of projects (particularly theatrical feature film projects) in certain provinces and territories, production volume statistics are grouped by region to avoid disclosure of budgets for individual projects. Please see Notes on methodology for additional information.
Historical figures for certain provinces/territories have been revised due to the re-coding of some productions to different fiscal years (in which principal photography started) and/or to different provinces/territories.
* Based on province or territory where lead producer is based.
** Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
*** Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories.