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Upcoming events, speaking before the CRTC, and free offers for creators

Published over 1 year ago • 1 min read

The voice for Canadian digital-first content creators

Last time, what's next, and 2 free offers

See what you missed at the DFC Creator Summit in Vancouver

The Digital First Canada Creator Summit in Vancouver on April 25 was a valuable day filled with industry insights, inspiration, and creator connections.

We look forward to seeing you at the Digital First Canada Summit in Vancouver in 2026!

DFC speaking on behalf of creators to the CRTC tomorrow

The Executive Director of DFC, Scott Benzie, will be appearing at the upcoming CRTC hearing on "Defining Canadian Content," speaking to the definition of CANCON and its possible effects on digital creators.

Also speaking at the hearing is Canadian creator J.J. McCullough.

The hearing is taking place tomorrow, on Wednesday, May 21st. The time is still to be scheduled. You can see the up to date information and watch live here.​

Celebrate the Canadian women in entertainment - Free tickets available

DFC has partnered with Women in Entertainment Canada to offer a select number of free tickets. Get ready for a day of empowerment and inspiration at The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada 2025.

Space and free tickets are limited. Once they're gone, they're gone.

What to Expect:

  • Keynotes & Feature Interviews
  • Exciting Performances
  • Celebration of THR's Second Annual Canadian Women of Power List
  • The Second Annual THR WIE Canada Tribute Awards
  • Purposeful Networking Opportunities
  • Much more

To get free tickets:

  1. Visit the registration page: https://womeninentertainment.ca/tickets/​
  2. Click BUY TICKETS
  3. Select 1 ticket
  4. Click NEXT to proceed to page 2
  5. Under the grey ticket summary, open the Use Promo Code dropdown
  6. Enter the promo code THR-DFCCOMP and click APPLY
  7. Complete the form with your name, email, company, and title

Get 3 free months of Filmora professional video editing tools

DFC is happy to have the support of Filmora and their continued support of Canadian Creators. If you are interested in a free 3-month licence, reply to this email, or let us know at info@digotialfirstcanada.ca

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