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Framework II: Canada’s Screen-based Workforce		Framework II: Canada’s Screen-based Workforce was undertaken by Women in Film and Television-Toronto to update their previous 2004 research in the area of the participation of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minority groups in Canada’s screen-based workforce. The study finds that although there has been some progress in the representation of most designated groups in screen-based industries, such progress does not always keep pace with the progress made in Canada’s overall workforce. Trends in the film and television production and distribution, broadcasting, and interactive digital media industries are examined. January 27, 2012. Press Release Executive Summary
Monetizing Music File Sharing: A New B2B Model		Monetizing Music File Sharing: A New B2B Model was undertaken by the Songwriters’ Association of Canada (SAC) to propose a Canadian model for the monetization of music file sharing. A survey of Canadians’ music consumption habits revealed that a majority of those surveyed would be willing to pay an additional license fee on their Internet bill in order to legally music file share. The SAC proposes that music creators and rights holders should form a partnership with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in order to legitimize and license music file sharing in Canada and collect revenue from this activity. January 19, 2012. Press Release
Digital Distribution Report: The Performance of Documentaries on Digital Services in Canada		The Digital Distribution Report was undertaken by the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) to provide an environmental scan of Canada’s digital distribution services and how Canadian documentaries are performing on those platforms. The report provides statistics on how Canadian documentaries perform on several broadcaster web portals, iTunes, and on National Film Board’s (NFB) online platforms. The study points out that the creation of benchmarks and indices for the performance of documentaries on digital platforms is a key first step if the industry is to exploit this market. November 3, 2011. Press Release
Trends in Multichannel TV and Online Video in the United States		The Trends in Multichannel TV and Online Video in the United States study was undertaken by the CMPA, ACTRA, APFTQ, DGC and WGC to provide expert analysis on trends in Over The Top (OTT) broadcasting services in the United States to support a joint submission to the CRTC’s Broadcasting and Telecom Notice of Consultation 2011-344. The study outlines the combination of new technologies and emerging consumer behaviors that are leading to changes in business models, distribution patterns and consumption patterns for professionally produced video content. In particular the study highlights the impact that online competition from OTTs will have on traditional broadcasters and outlines the near-term threats posed by market disruptors. July 5, 2011.
Trends in TV and Internet Use: The Impact of Internet TV on Canadian Programming		The Trends in TV and Internet Use: The Impact of Internet TV on Canadian Programming study was undertaken by the CMPA, ACTRA, APFTQ, DGC and WGC to provide timely data and analysis on the impact of Over The Top (OTT) broadcasting services on viewing habits among Canadians to support a joint submission to the CRTC’s Broadcasting and Telecom Notice of Consultation 2011-344. The study examines the first available data on Internet TV viewers in Canada and presents an analysis of how OTT services may impact upon traditional broadcast audiences for Canadian programming in the coming years. July 5, 2011.
Foreign Over The Top Services and the Creation, Acquisition and Exhibition of Canadian Content		The Foreign Over The Top Services and the Creation, Acquisition and Exhibition of Canadian Content study was undertaken by the CMPA, ACTRA, APFTQ, DGC and WGC to provide current data and analysis on the impact of Over The Top (OTT) broadcasting services in Canada to support a joint submission to the CRTC’s Broadcasting and Telecom Notice of Consultation 2011-344. The study provides a snapshot of unregulated foreign OTT services in Canada, with a particular focus on Netflix Canada, and argues that in a very short period of time they have become a major disruptive force within the Canadian broadcasting system. July 5, 2011.
A Strategy for the Ontario Digital Animation and Visual Effects Industry		A Strategy for the Ontario Digital Animation and Visual Effects Industry was undertaken by the Computer Animation Studios of Ontario (CASO) to provide strategic recommendations to assist the computer animation and visual effects industry in the province. Recommendations include promoting the industry on the basis of quality and developing world class infrastructure. July 4, 2011.
gaminginc: Toronto Gaming Incubator Feasibility Study		gaminginc: Toronto Gaming Incubator Feasibility Study was undertaken by the Centre for Arts & Design at George Brown College to survey the current space and resources needs of Toronto’s small and medium game design companies to determine if a collaborative incubator approach is a viable means of addressing the needs of the digital media industry. The study concludes that a Toronto gaming incubator is necessary and feasible. The study recommends a hybrid incubator model as the best means to maximize long-term stability and support. June 29, 2011
Analysis of the Impact of the Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit		The Analysis of the Impact of the Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit (OSRTC) study was undertaken by the Canadian Independent Music Association to document the contribution the OSRTC makes to the Ontario economy, assess its role in developing Ontario’s independent music industry, and examine ways of potentially improving the credit’s impact. The study shows that the economic impact of the OSRTC reaches well beyond the production and marketing expenditures it supports and identifies possible options for improving the OSRTC. May 13, 2011
eLearning Industry Snapshot 2010		eLearning Industry Snapshot 2010 was undertaken by Interactive Ontario to provide a statistical profile of eLearning companies operating in Ontario. eLearning activity includes projects such as curriculum-based learning, casual learning, corporate training as well as medical and military simulations. The study collected data from 130 eLearning firms, and gives information on industry size, the composition of projects and industry strengths and challenges. April 15, 2011.
Getting Real 4: An Economic Profile of the Canadian Documentary Production Industry		Getting Real Volume 4 was undertaken by the Documentary Organization of Canada to provide an updated profile of the documentary production industry in Canada. This update, the fourth in this series of profiles, shows that documentary production volume and employment have declined since 2007 when the last data was collected. Despite these challenges, new content platforms and technological advances are providing opportunities for documentary production in Canada to grow. April 7, 2011.
OMDC submitted the attached comments to the Department of Canadian Heritage’s consultation on the Implementation of Canada’s Policy on Audiovisual Treaty Coproduction		OMDC submitted the attached comments to the Department of Canadian Heritage’s consultation on the Implementation of Canada’s Policy on Audiovisual Treaty Coproduction. OMDC supports the Policy’s goal of positioning Canada as an audiovisual coproduction partner of choice. The submission addressed all areas put forward in the Department’s consultation document with specific focus on certain elements of the model treaty, including proportionality, key positions, location and technical services and distribution requirements. March 23, 2011.
The Red Oasis: A Report on Canadian Films in Canadian Schools		The Red Oasis: A Report on Canadian Films in Canadian Schools was undertaken by REEL CANADA in partnership with the Canadian Association of Film Distributors and Exporters (CAFDE) to examine the penetration of Canadian films into Canadian schools. The study finds that although there is an appetite for Canadian films in Canadian schools, barriers exist to their acquisition, and makes a recommendation to address these barriers. March 9, 2011. Press Release
Study of Canadian Feature Film Sales to Canadian TV Broadcasters		Study of Canadian Feature Film Sales to Canadian TV Broadcasters was undertaken by the Canadian Association of Film Distributors and Exporters (CAFDE) and the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) to provide detailed television revenues for theatrically released Canadian feature films from 2000-2009, from both English and French language broadcasters. The study finds that after an initial increase, sales have declined steadily in the latter years of the decade. March 2, 2011
OMDC Submission in Response to Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-952		OMDC submitted the attached comments to the CRTC’s group-based licence renewal proceeding. The OMDC’s comments focused primarily on Canadian programming expenditures, exhibition requirements and the use of programming by independent producers. February 9, 2011.
The Working Capital Publishing Stabilization Program		Working Capital Publishing Stabilization Program is a strategic plan created by the Organization of Book Publishers of Ontario (OBPO), with the assistance of Craig Riggs of Turner-Riggs Workspace and a publishing industry steering committee, to create a pilot working capital stabilization program for Canadian-owned book publishers. The plan outlines the strategic concept and plan for a program that would assist publishers by allowing them to access a pool of working capital, in order to grow their businesses. October 21, 2010.
Department of Canadian Heritage Review of the Revised Foreign Investment Policy in Book Publishing and Distribution		OMDC submitted the attached comments to DCH’s Review of the Foreign Investment Policy in Book Publishing and Distribution. September 18, 2010.
Consultation on a Digital Economy Strategy for Canada		OMDC submitted the attached comments to the Government of Canada’s consultation on a national digital economy strategy . Building on the conversation at OMDC’s Digital Dialogue Conference, the submission covers issues and opportunities for content creators in the global digital economy.
Economic Activity Associated with the 2008-2009 Operations of the Toronto International Film Festival		Economic Activity Associated with the 2008-09 Operations of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) was prepared by TCI Management Consultants and Cormex Research, for TIFF to look at the economic impact of TIFF’s activities for a full year from August 2008 to August 2009. Impacts associated with the construction of Bell Lightbox, the value of media impressions and volunteer activity are included in this measurement. Funding partners for this study include OMDC and the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Press Release
Towards a Framework for Digital Rights		Towards a Framework for Digital Rights was undertaken by the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA) who commissioned Duopoly Research to explore the evolving marketplace for the digital rights associated with film and television content in Canada. This study builds a framework that defines a common lexicon of terms around digital rights, describes the dynamic nature of the windows of exhibition for video content, and identifies areas of confusion or misunderstanding in the Canadian production industry with respect to digital rights. OMDC was the primary funder of this study, with additional funding contributions by a number of key production industry funders, including the Association of Provincial Film Funding Agencies, the Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund, the Canada Media Fund, the National Film Board and the Shaw Rocket Fund. Press Release
Starch Information Sources Study, 1996-2010		The Information Sources Study is the fourth iteration of a study of information sources by the Canadian Business Press, the trade organization for the business-to-business magazine industry in Canada. Starch Research surveyed the purchasing decision-makers in various industries, including manufacturing, automotive and agriculture, to determine the role the business press plays in the communication of business information. As in previous versions of the study, business publications ranked very highly in terms of usefulness, coming in second only to the Internet. Press release
OMDC Submission in Response to Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2010-97		OMDC submitted the attached response to the CRTC’s Call for comments on the reporting requirements for new media broadcasting undertakings
Directions in New Financing for the Cultural Media Industries		Directions in New Financing for the Cultural Media Industries was initiated by OMDC in response to the need identified by Agency stakeholders for improved access to capital as a key challenge for Ontario’s cultural media companies. Improving access to capital will assist companies in remaining competitive on the international stage. This report examines the need for new financing vehicles and examines a number of potential funding mechanisms. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages associated with each of the tools and concludes by indicating which tools could be used to further a series of possible policy objectives.
Ontario Profile 2009		Ontario Profile 2009, prepared for the Ontario Producers’ Panel of the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA) profiles the economic impact and financial climate of the Ontario film, television and cross-platform interactive media production industries. Production activity and financing are examined, as well as the implications of copyright ownership, intellectual property rights exploitation and investment in technology and human capital.
Ontario Library Investment Project: Marketing Canadian Books for Ontario Children		Ontario Library Investment Project: Marketing Canadian Books for Ontario Children, undertaken by the Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP), examines access to school libraries by Ontario book publishers. Focusing on the Ontario Ministry of Education's Library Investment Project, this study gathered market intelligence on Ontario school boards and their purchasing decision-making, and provides Ontario publishers with recommendations on how to market themselves to school libraries.
OMDC Submission in Response to Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2009-411		OMDC submitted the attached response to the CRTC's policy proceeding on a group-based approach to the licensing of television services and on certain issues relating to conventional television
Canada Media Fund Consultation		OMDC submitted the attached comments to the Canadian Television Fund in response to their consultation on the Canada Media Fund
Sector Allocation Project		OMDC commissioned the attached research into best practices regarding funding rationales for the allocation of discretionary funds between different sectors. The consultant looked at a variety of other jurisdictions as well as several arts and cultural funding organizations. The study determined that there is no clear rationale for the allocation of public funding, whether in arts and culture or in other sectors. Sector Allocation Project
Canadian Interactive Industry Profile 2008		The Canadian Interactive Industry Profile 2008, undertaken by the Canadian Interactive Alliance / l’Alliance interactive canadienne (CIAIC), is the second edition of a landmark study profiling the Canadian Interactive industry. The 2008 profile includes an analysis of the industry in Ontario. The study was funded by Ontario Media Development Corporation, Telefilm Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund, and Business New Brunswick. The Canadian Interactive Industry Profile 2008 Press Release
Publishing Stabilization Program: A Discussion Paper		Publishing Stabilization Program: A Discussion Paper, undertaken by the Organization of Book Publishers of Ontario (OBPO), examines various arts stabilization program models of interest to the book publishing industry. This report is the conclusion of a six-month study into the feasibility of a publishing stabilization program in Canada. This study was funded by Ontario Media Development Corporation and the Department of Canadian Heritage. Publishing Stabilization Program: A Discussion Paper
OMDC final written response to Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2008-11		OMDC submitted the attached final written response to the CRTC's public proceeding on Canadian broadcasting in new media
OMDC remarks at CRTC New Media hearing		OMDC delivered the attached remarks in a joint appearance with the Minister of Culture at the CRTC's Canadian broadcasting in new media hearings
OMDC Submission in Response to Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2008-11		OMDC submitted the attached response to the CRTC's call for comments on Canadian broadcasting in new media.
OMDC Towards A Strategic Plan		OMDC Towards A Strategic Plan A letter to our stakeholders
A Strategic Study for the Book Publishing Industry In Ontario		OMDC is pleased to announce the release of an important study on Ontario’s book publishing industry, entitled *A Strategic Study for the Book Publishing Industry In Ontario*. The study was authored by Castledale Inc., in association with the Nordicity Group Ltd., with funding from OMDC on behalf of its Book Publishing Industry Advisory Committee. A Strategic Study for the Book Publishing Industry In Ontario Letter
A Strategic Study of the Magazine Industry in Ontario		OMDC is pleased to announce the release of an important report entitled *A Strategic Study of the Magazine Industry in Ontario*. The study was authored by TCI Management Consultants, with funding from OMDC on behalf of its Magazine Publishing Industry Advisory Committee. A Strategic Study of the Magazine Industry in Ontario Letter
A Strategic Study for the Music Industry In Ontario		OMDC is pleased to announce the release of an important study, entitled *A Strategic Study for the Music Industry In Ontario*. The study was authored by Nordicity Group Ltd., in association with Cuto and FRUKT, with funding from OMDC on behalf of its Music Industry Advisory Committee. A Strategic Study for the Music Industry In Ontario Letter
Canada Online! 2007 - The Internet, Media and Emerging Technologies: Uses, Attitudes, Trends and International Comparisons		Canada Online! The Internet, Media and Emerging Technologies: Uses, Attitudes, Trends and International Comparisons 2007 Executive Summary - Canada Online 2007 Press Release: Canadian Internet Project launches report from second phase of study on Canadian Internet habits
Economic Profile of the Ontario Computer Animation and Visual Effects Industry		Economic Profile of the Ontario Computer Animation and Visual Effects Industry CASO News Release– Computer Animation Studios of Ontario Association (CASO) unveils results of inaugural industry survey
Ontario 2012: Stimulating Growth in Ontario's Digital Game Industry		OMDC is pleased to announce the release of a landmark study on Ontario's digital games industry, entitled Ontario 2012: Stimulating Growth in Ontario's Digital Game Industry. The study was conducted by SECOR Consulting Ltd., with funding from OMDC, the Ministry of Economic Development & Trade, the Ministry of Research & Innovation and Interactive Ontario. Ontario 2012: Stimulating Growth in Ontario's Digital Game Industry Letter
OMDC Submission in response to Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2008-44		OMDC submitted the attached response to the CRTC's Call for comments on the scope of a future proceeding on Canadian broadcasting in new media
An Overview of the Financial Impact of the Canadian Music Industry		An Overview of the Financial Impact of the Canadian Music Industry – an OMDC-supported study commissioned by the Canadian music industry Executive Summary Press Release
OMDC Submission to the Department of Canadian Heritage's Consultation on the Redesign of the Canada Magazine Fund and the Publications Assistance Program		OMDC submitted the following comments to the Department of Canadian Heritage's Consultation on the Redesign of the Canada Magazine Fund and the Publications Assistance Program
Getting Real III		This report is the third volume in the Documentary Organization of Canada’s Getting Real series of studies of the documentary industry in Canada. The study looks at the current challenges and growth opportunities faced by the documentary production industry. Getting Real III was funded by the National Film Board of Canada, Telefilm, Ontario Media Development Corporation, Rogers Fund, BC Film and the Canadian Independent Film and Video Fund. Getting Real: An Economic Profile of the Canadian Documentary Production Industry Volume 3, 2007
Economic Contribution of the Canadian Magazine Industry		This study’s central focus is the net economic impact of the Canadian magazine industry on the Canadian economy. It was commissioned by Magazines Canada, with funding assistance from Ontario Media Development Corporation. Economic Contribution of the Canadian Magazine Industry
OMDC Submission in response to Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2007-10		OMDC submitted the attached response to the CRTC’s Call for Comments on its Review of the regulatory frameworks for broadcasting distribution undertakings and discretionary programming services.
The Impact of Digitization on the Book Industry		This report is a general examination of the impact of digitization on all aspects of the Canadian book publishing industry. It describes the new opportunities that are available to Canadian book publishers, and offers recommendations for individual and collective actions that may be taken by publishers, organizations and governments to ensure that independent Canadian-owned firms are able to access them. The Impact of Digitization on the Book Industry Press Release
Canadian Interactive Industry Profile (CIIP)		The first national survey of the interactive media industry in Canada. The project was carried out by the Canadian Interactive Alliance - L'Alliance Interactive Canadienne (CIAIC), the collective of content producers' trade associations. The project was funded by Ontario Media Development Corporation, the Department of Canadian Heritage through Telefilm Canada and Canadian Culture Online, Bell Broadcast & New Media Fund and the Entertainment Software Association. Canadian Interactive Industry Profile (CIIP) Press Release
Economic Study for the Film, Television, and Digital Media Sector in Ontario		A report carried out by PricewaterhouseCoopers in association with Nordicity Group Ltd. for an industry Working Group consisting of co-chairs from FilmOntario, the CFTPA (Canadian Film & Television Production Association) Ontario Producers Panel (OPP), representatives from the Producers Roundtable of Ontario (PRO) and the New Media Business Alliance (NMBA). The purpose of the report was to assess the economic context of the screen-based industry sector, and develop an integrated set of recommendations that would create a vibrant, growing, and sustainable sector in Ontario. Economic Study for the Film, Television, and Digital Media Sector in Ontario
OMDC Submission in response to Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2006-5		OMDC submitted the attached response to the CRTC’s Call for Comments on Certain Aspects of the Regulatory Framework for Over-the-Air Television.
OMDC Submission in response to Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-72		OMDC submitted the attached response to the CRTC's Call for Comments on the Future Environment Facing the Canadian Broadcasting System.
Profile of Selected Culture Industries in Ontario, 1996 to 2004		A report produced by Statistics Canada for OMDC examining the book and magazine publishing, sound recording and film, video and audio-visual industries. Full copies of the report can be downloaded for free from the StatsCan website at: www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=81-595-MIE2006038 www.statcan.ca/bsolc/francais/bsolc?catno=81-595-MIF2006038
Canadian Books Count . . . A Study of the Ontario School Library and Public Library Acquisition Process		A study conducted in order to understand the acquisition process and budgets in libraries, to assess the proportion of Canadian-authored titles and to determine the factors influencing book buying decisions. Prepared for the Organization of Book Publishers of Ontario and OMDC February 2006. Canadian Books Count . . . A Study of the Ontario School Library and Public Library Acquisition Process
Canada Online!		A comparative analysis of Internet users and non-users in Canada and the world: Behaviour, attitudes and trends 2004 CIP - CANADA ONLINE! 2004 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CIP - CANADA ONLINE! 2004 - REPORT
Getting Real: An Economic Profile of the Canadian Documentary Production Industry (Volume 2, 2004)		Getting Real: An Economic Profile of the Canadian Documentary Production Industry (Volume 2, 2004) A report prepared for the Documentary Organization of Canada with financial support from Canadian Heritage, CRTC, NFB, Ontario Media Development Corporation and Telefilm Canada
Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage		Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage: Canadian Feature Film Industry, OMDC, February 2005 Presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage: Canadian Feature Film Industry by Marcelle Lean, Chair, OMDC, April 6, 2005 Response to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage's Questionnaire on the Feature Film Industry
Economic Impact Study of the Canadian-Owned Publishing Industry		A comprehensive analysis of the economic impact of the Canadian-owned publishing industry in Ontario, prepared for Ontario Media Development Corporation and the Organization of Book Publishers of Ontario by Pollara in March 2004. Economic Impact Study of the Canadian-Owned Publishing Industry

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