Crew Voice · Ontario

Keep filmworking in Ontario.

Film and television jobs are getting more competitive across Canada and the United States as provinces, states and national governments adjust production incentives. Our first active campaign is in Ontario: increase the Ontario Production Services Tax Credit from 21.5% to 25% and keep more work here.

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Ontario film & television

Why this matters.

Ontario film and television supports thousands of skilled crew, performers, vendors and local businesses. Competitive production incentives help attract projects, sustain year-round employment and keep experienced workers working at home.

The askIncrease the Ontario Production Services Tax Credit from 21.5% to 25%.
The goalKeep Ontario competitive for service productions and protect skilled screen-industry jobs.
Your voice mattersSend a personal letter to provincial decision-makers and your local MPP.

Ontario Film & Television Advocacy Letter

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Campaign context

Why this matters.

40KToronto’s current screen strategy cites a skilled workforce of roughly 40,000.
$2.6BToronto says direct annual production spend has reached as high as $2.6 billion.
16%Canada’s federal Production Services Tax Credit remains 16% of qualified Canadian labour expenditure.
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