Book and Magazine Publishing, Broadcasting, Commercial Theatre, Digital Media, Film and Television, Sound Recording

Ontario’s cultural industries play a vital role in the economy. Films, books, magazines, live commercial theatre, television programs, digital media and music recordings contribute more than $6.7 billion in revenues and more than 36,000 jobs. But statistics are not the whole story. These industries also create culturally rich communities that attract talented workers who are by nature innovators, constantly adapting to new technologies and international markets. Their achievements can attract other disciplines such as science, medicine, architecture and engineering, greatly increasing Ontario’s competitiveness in the global economy, as well as fostering our reputation for cultural richness and artistic maturity.

The Ontario government recognizes that creativity is one of the key factors in transforming the economy and developing a strong and sophisticated society. The government is committed to working in partnership with cultural firms and associations to stimulate investment, and to enhance an already impressive international reputation for strong cultural product. Ontario’s Entertainment and Creative Cluster is the third largest in North America. Its assets: books, magazines, television, feature film, music, video games and digital media position it well for the future. The Ministry of Culture is committed to supporting our creative industries as they lead the way to future growth. The strategic policy for this support is known as the Entertainment and Creative Cluster .