The global creative economy is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by digital transformation and innovative technologies. From virtual reality experiences to digital art platforms, the industry is reshaping how we create, consume, and interact with cultural content.
The global creative economy market is projected to reach US $1.2 trillion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%. This growth is fueled by increasing digitization, streaming platforms, and immersive technologies.
Canada boasts a thriving arts and culture ecosystem, supported by robust government funding, world-class educational institutions, and a diverse creative community. The sector encompasses traditional arts, digital media, gaming, and emerging creative technologies.
World-renowned theaters, festivals, and performance venues
Major production hubs and international co-productions
Galleries, museums, and digital art platforms
Canada's arts and culture sector has seen significant investments in digital infrastructure and creative technology. Major initiatives include the establishment of digital arts centers, virtual reality studios, and innovative funding programs for creative entrepreneurs.
Ontario is the epicenter of Arts & Culture in Canada. It seamlessly combines traditional cultural institutions with the latest creative technologies across key cultural sectors.
Organizations situated in Ontario benefit from the Creative Industries Cluster led by Ontario Creates, with the majority of project partners located in the province.
Ontario Creates has supported over 200 creative projects with CA $45 million in funding between 2021-2022. This brings Ontario's overall cultural investment to CA $180 million, spread across 500+ projects reaching international markets.
Digital media and interactive entertainment are the top recipients of funding, followed by film & television production, music industry development, and publishing initiatives.
Home to major film studios, theaters, and creative agencies. The city hosts international film festivals and houses Canada's largest concentration of creative professionals.
National arts institutions and government cultural programs. Strong digital media sector with growing gaming and interactive entertainment companies.
Emerging creative hub with affordable studio spaces and growing arts community. Strong connections to Toronto's creative ecosystem.
Ontario provides access to the most educated workforce in the G7, with world-class universities and colleges preparing the future creative workforce for Arts & Culture innovation.
Strategic partnership between OCAD University, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Sheridan College, providing access to cutting-edge facilities and expertise for innovative creative startups.
• University of Toronto - Digital Media & Film Production
• York University - Creative Technologies
• Carleton University - Game Design
• University of Waterloo - Interactive Arts
Canada's cultural trade agreements and co-production treaties provide access to markets valued at over US $45 trillion with 1.2 billion consumers. Canada has established cultural partnerships with major markets worldwide.
Creative businesses can access 120 million consumers within a day's drive of the Greater Toronto Area, with world-class cultural infrastructure and international connectivity.