Politics · Canada · 5 hrs ago
Canada extends journalism tax credit with $501 million in funding
The Canadian government is extending its journalism tax credit by $501 million over five years.
The measure was included in the federal budget tabled in Ottawa on Thursday.
The credit gives qualifying journalism organizations a refundable tax credit for wages paid to eligible newsroom employees.
The rate will remain at 35%, covering up to $29,750 per employee.
The credit previously applied to original written news content, but will now also cover audio and audiovisual news production.
The government says keeping the higher rate will give the sector more stability as media changes.
Canada’s federal government is extending its journalism tax credit with $501 million in funding over five years.
The plan includes $85 million in ongoing annual funding.
The government will keep the credit rate at 35 per cent.
The credit will expand to cover the production of audio and audiovisual news, in addition to original written news content.
Qualifying journalism organizations can claim a refundable credit on eligible newsroom employees’ wages, up to $29,750 per employee.
- Who
- Canada’s federal government.
- What
- It is extending the Canadian Journalism Labour Tax Credit with $501 million over five years and $85 million in ongoing annual funding.
- When
- The federal budget was tabled Thursday, November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Canada.
- Why
- The government said keeping the 35-per-cent rate would provide greater stability as the sector adapts to a changing media landscape.
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Ottawa said it would consult Canadians and stakeholders about extending the credit to broadcasters.
The federal budget was tabled and announced the credit’s extension and expansion.
- Funding
- $501 million over five years
- Ongoing annual funding
- $85 million
- Tax credit rate
- 35 per cent
- Maximum credit per employee
- $29,750
- New eligible content
- Audio and audiovisual news
What people are saying
greater stability as the sector adapts to a changing media landscape