The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has provided a preview of a number of changes to the upcoming 2026–2027 Content Program Guidelines. While the full list of 2026–2027 changes and budget allocations will be published on April 1, 2026, the CMF wants to provide advance notice for some new policies for which industry stakeholders will benefit from more lead time.
The program changes announced are related to the Distributor Program, the Broadcaster Envelope Program, and the broader Linear Program Model.
Additional changes, including to the Interactive Digital Media programs (and further details on the above-noted changes) will be released on April 1, 2026, followed by webcasts scheduled for mid-April 2026.