Arts and media
Through the arts and media industries, such as sound recordings, books and films, we express ideas and perspectives, and we share stories and images that are uniquely Canadian – among ourselves and with the rest of the world.
Most requested
- A guide to copyright
- Register a copyright
- Standard fees for copyright
- Search intellectual property databases
- Copyright – Learn the basics
- Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
- CAVCO Personnel Number
- Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
- Film and video tax credits - CAVCO
- Canada Music Fund
- Canada Arts Presentation Fund
Services and information
Embrace Canadian culture
Our identity as a country is captured by our stories.
Culture and media in the digital space
Learn more about how Canadians and Canada's cultural and media sectors are being supported to overcome digital challenges.
Performing and visual arts
Apply for designation as a national arts service organization or for funding to support Canadian artists and artisans, arts training institutions, and the organizations that present or support the arts
Festivals
Celebrate your community, its history and heritage, with funding in support of local festivals, performing arts series and community anniversaries.
Indigenous arts
Learn more about Indigenous arts in Canada and the Indigenous Art Centre, responsible for the development and preservation of more than 4,000 works of art.
Music
Apply for funding designed to increase access for Canadians to a diverse range of Canadian music and to enhance the opportunities available for Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs.
Books, magazines and newspapers
Learn how readers here and around the world connect with a broad range of Canadian authored books. See how print magazines, non-daily newspapers and periodicals provide Canadians with the content they want to read despite market disadvantages.
Film and video
Learn about Canada’s film and video industry domestically and abroad and apply for funding or tax credits for the creation of Canadian film and video productions.
Broadcasting
Apply for funding or learn how Canada is enhancing the creation of, and access to, Canadian broadcasting and digital media.
Copyright
Copyright provides protection for literary, artistic, dramatic and musical creations. Learn about, search or apply for registration.
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