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Oct 10, 2017 · It’s our first permanent production presence outside of the U.S. Netflix will use Netflix Canada to work directly with Canadian producers, creators, talent and crews to create more great content. As part of this approval, Netflix committed to invest at least half a billion CAD in movies and television shows produced in Canada, both in English and in French, over the next five years.
- A Busy First Year for Netflix Canada
A year ago Netflix received government approval to create...
- A Busy First Year for Netflix Canada
Sep 28, 2018 · A year ago Netflix received government approval to create “Netflix Canada” - our first permanent production presence outside of the United States. We established Netflix Canada for a simple reason: Canada has a world-class creative and production community and we really like working with it. The government’s approval of Netflix Canada ...
Oct 10, 2017 · As part of this approval, Netflix committed to invest at least half a billion CAD in movies and television shows produced in Canada, both in English and in French, over the next five years ...
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The Government of Canada is supporting the creation of Canadian content through the launch of Netflix Canada
OTTAWA, September 28, 2017
Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Netflix announced an agreement that will see the company create Netflix Canada – a first of its kind production company for Netflix outside of the United States – and invest a minimum of CAD $500 million in original productions in Canada over the next five years.
Concluded under the Investment Canada Act, the agreement attests to Canada’s creative talent and its strong track record in creating films and television shows that stand out, both here at home and abroad. The agreement also reflects Netflix’s commitment to being a meaningful partner in supporting Canadian creators, producers and the Canadian creative expression.
The agreement includes, among others, the following undertakings by Netflix:
•Establishing a permanent, multi-purpose film and television production presence here in Canada, the first time that the company has done so outside the United States.
“The Government of Canada is committed to growing our creative industries with new investments that create opportunities for creators and producers across the country to make great content that stands out,” said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage. “This agreement – the first of its kind in the world – will ensure the investment of more than $500 million in original production in Canada in both official languages. It signals a meaningful partnership in supporting Canadian creators, producers and Canadian creative work, and in bringing that work to millions of viewers around the world.”
– The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
“Fans around the world are already falling in love with Netflix originals produced in Canada. Today’s announcement affirms there’s more to come as Netflix launches Netflix Canada, our permanent production presence in Canada. We look forward to continuing our work with Canadian talent, producers, broadcasters and other local partners to create Netflix originals in Canada for many years to come.”
– Ted Sarandos, Netflix, Chief Content Officer
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