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Canada

Up to 45% back on qualifying production spend

45%
Max Rate
31
Programmes
8
Regions
28
Treaty Partners
Canada offers 31 production finance programmes for international filmmakers, including the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC). Browse the full details below.
What You Can Access

National Incentives

The primary programmes available for international productions.

25%
🇨🇦Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
25% of qualified labour expenditure (max effective rate ~15% of net production cost, since qualified labour is capped at 60% of net cost)
16%
🇨🇦Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)
16% of qualified Canadian labour expenditure
C$25.8M
🇨🇦Telefilm Canada Production Program
Equity investment of up to C$2.5M per feature film from Canada's federal film body
C$100K
🇨🇦Telefilm Canada Development Program
Non-repayable contribution for development costs
Regional Funds

8 Regions with Local Programmes

Stackable with national incentives. Each region has its own funds and deadlines.

Qualification

Cultural Test

6of 10 points to qualifyPoints-based system
Director
2 pts
Screenwriter
2 pts
Lead performers
2 pts
Key creative positions
4 pts
View Full Test Criteria →
Treaties & Conventions

Co-Production Access

European Convention (Revised)
Eurimages
Creative Europe MEDIA
European Convention (Original)
28 Bilateral Treaty Partners
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