Historic Collaboration for the Canadian Screen Awards
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership that will see CBC, Bell Media, and Corus join forces to broadcast this year's Canadian Screen Awards. This unique collaboration marks a critically important moment in the celebration of Canadian talent.
Live Broadcast Details
The awards ceremony is scheduled for May 31 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will be streamed live from Toronto’s CBC Broadcast Centre.Viewers can catch the event on multiple platforms, including CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and StackTV. Notably absent from this agreement is rogers Communications, one of Canada’s other major broadcasting companies.
A Boost for Local Creators
This landmark deal aims to shine a brighter light on the Canadian arts scene at a time when supporting local creators is crucial. The visibility provided by such widespread coverage could significantly enhance public interest in homegrown talent.
Host Announcement and Nominee Reveal
this year’s ceremony will be hosted by Andrew Phung from Calgary, known for his roles in popular CBC sitcoms like Kim's convenience and Run the Burbs. The nominees are set to be revealed on March 25 at 7 a.m. ET/4 a.m. PT via the official website of the Canadian Academy.
A Week Dedicated to Celebrating Film and Television
The awards coincide with Canadian Screen Week 2026, which runs from May 27 thru May 31 in Toronto. This week-long event celebrates various aspects of Canada's screen industry through numerous activities designed to engage audiences with local content.
an Exciting Month for Arts Enthusiasts
Along with the Screen Awards festivities, another notable event celebrating different facets of Canadian arts will occur in May as well. The upcoming 2026 Canadian Game Awards , confirmed earlier this week, will take place during the XP Game Summit in toronto on May 21 and 22.
A Note About Partnerships
(Disclaimer: While MobileSyrup partners with the Canadian game Awards and participates in selecting nominees as well as voting on winners, it does not play any role in producing or organizing the show.)
Image credit: The Canadian Academy
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