Industry Profiles

OMDC compiles industry profiles to provide information on the size and economic impact of each of the cultural media industries. The profiles also provide information on trends and issues facing the sectors. OMDC uses publicly available research and statistical reports to compile the profiles, which are updated twice a year.

Profiles current as of December 23, 2009

	Industry Profile – Book Publishing Ontario has the largest book publishing sector in Canada. The Canadian-owned book publishing industry in Ontario is comprised mainly of small to medium-sized firms.

	Industry Profile – Film A high concentration of Canada’s film production companies, distribution firms and labour force is located in Ontario, specifically in the Greater Toronto Area. Ontario’s film production sector is mainly comprised of small- to medium-sized production companies, producing a combination of proprietary productions and service productions for international producers.

	Industry Profile – Interactive Digital Media Interactive digital media includes content such as video games, computer software, interactive CD-ROMs and websites. Ontario is home to a vibrant interactive digital media sector, which includes many Canadian industry leaders.

	Industry Profile – Magazine Publishing The Canadian magazine publishing sector includes many kinds of publications, such as consumer magazines, business-to-business publications, trade and professional magazines, magazines focusing on cultural production like the visual arts, and academic and scientific publications.

	Industry Profile – Music The Canadian sound recording industry includes a wide range of artists and entrepreneurs who create, produce and market original Canadian music. Ontario’s sound recording and music publishing industry is the largest in Canada, with the highest revenues across the board, from record production to music publishing to sound recording studios.

	Industry Profile – Television A large concentration of Canada’s TV production companies and labour force is located in Ontario (specifically in the Greater Toronto Area). Ontario’s television production sector is the largest in Canada.

For further information contact:
Research and Strategic Planning
Ontario Media Development Corporation
175 Bloor Street East, South Tower, Suite 501
Toronto, ON M4W 3R8
Telephone: 416.314.6858
Fax: 416.314.6876
Email: research@omdc.on.ca

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