OTTAWA, May 13, 2025 – Today, the CMPA released the following statement congratulating the Honourable Minister Guilbeault on his appointment to the role of Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity:

“We congratulate Minister Guilbeault on today’s appointment. A passionate advocate for Canada’s independent film and television production sector, his previous tenure as Minister of Canadian Heritage demonstrated his steadfast support for the sector.

Minister Guilbeault’s strong voice at the cabinet table will be especially critical in the months ahead. It has never been more important for Canada’s government to stand up for our national culture and identity, particularly in the face of President Donald Trump’s unjustified trade threats and attacks on our sovereignty.

We look forward to partnering with the Minister as he and the government follow through on campaign commitments to support Canada’s media production sector. This includes strengthening CBC/Radio-Canada, increasing funding to the Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada, and standing firm in defence of our national cultural sovereignty in future trade negotiations with the United States.”

— Reynolds Mastin, President and CEO, Canadian Media Producers Association

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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

For more information:

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