Innovation & Experimentation Program | Canada Media Fund (CMF):

In addition to any further requirements/qualifications noted in the specific IDM Content – Program Guidelines, an Eligible Applicant2 to the CMF is either a for-profit (i.e., a taxable Canadian corporation, within the meaning of Canada’s Income Tax Act)3 production company or Canadian Broadcaster (defined in Appendix A) that:

• If applicable, meets the specific Eligible Applicant criteria noted in specific Program Guidelines.
• Is Canadian-controlled as determined in sections 26 to 28 of the Investment Canada Act.
• Has its head office in Canada.
• Is in good standing with all applicable talent and industry associations and guilds.
• Has affirmed and attested that the Project submitted for funding complies with the CMF’s Narrative Positioning Policy.
  AND
• All individuals that own and control the Applicant company/Applicant Canadian Broadcaster have registered for a
  PERSONA-ID account(s) and have provided this account number as part of their Application.

Applicants must own and control all rights necessary to produce and exploit the Eligible Project. Entities that provide services
but do not own applicable rights are not eligible to apply to the CMF.