OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2025 — The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) today congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal Liberal Party on yesterday’s election outcome.  

“We congratulate newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney, and the Liberal Party of Canada, who will form the next government,” said Reynolds Mastin, President and CEO, CMPA. “During the election campaign, producers were encouraged by Liberal Party commitments to support Canada’s cultural sector through the implementation of the Online Streaming Act, investment in Canada’s public broadcaster, and defence of our national cultural sovereignty in future trade negotiations with the United States; the government must now follow through on these commitments.”

A recent nationwide survey from Abacus Data and the CMPA found that Canadians overwhelmingly support the promotion of Canadian culture and identity through the stories and perspectives shown on screen, and were more likely to back political parties that champion Canadian identity and Canada’s cultural industries.

“As our country navigates a shifting global landscape, defending a strong Canadian cultural identity has never been more important. The CMPA stands ready to work with parliamentarians from all parties to safeguard our cultural independence and to ensure Canadian media producers can continue to bring stories to the screen that are foundational to promoting our national identity,” added Mastin. 

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ABOUT THE CMPA

The Canadian Media Producers Association is the national advocacy organization for independent producers, representing hundreds of companies engaged in the development, production, and distribution of English-language content made for television, cinema, and digital media channels. For more than 75 years, the CMPA has worked to promote the continued success of the Canadian production sector and to ensure a bright future for the diverse content made by our members for both domestic and international audiences. cmpa.ca

Gamiela Fereg
Senior Manager, Media Relations & Communications, CMPA
gamiela.fereg@cmpa.ca