Canada Media Fund — Broadcaster Envelope (Production)

In plain language

CMF's 2026-27 Program Budget is $359M across all streams. Broadcaster Envelope is the dominant envelope — Canadian broadcasters/distributors trigger CMF contributions on greenlit productions. You cannot apply directly; you pitch a broadcaster who then draws from their envelope allocation to finance your production. Works for TV series, digital-first series, and some feature drama. Fund flows only after a broadcaster/distributor commits. Heavy CAVCO points and Canadian ownership requirements. If you are an NL production company without a national broadcaster relationship, this is inaccessible until you build one.

Who qualifies

What you'll have to report

Interproject reporting tied to broadcaster licence agreement; audited final cost report; Canadian content verification; subsequent broadcast window compliance.