Audiovisual Co-Production Treaty between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ireland enters into force
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 5, 2016) - Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced today the coming into force of the new Canada-Ireland Audiovisual Co-Production Treaty on July 1, 2016.
The new treaty, which replaces a 1989 agreement, will allow producers to combine their creative, technical and financial resources to create audiovisual treaty co-productions that increase cultural exchanges between the two countries, help share best practices and expertise among their creators, and contribute to their respective economic growth.
This treaty aims to position Canada as a treaty co-production partner of choice, as it encourages global competitiveness and responds to the rapidly evolving audiovisual technological environment.
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"Canada has a longstanding co-production partnership with Ireland, and I am thrilled that producers will be able to use this new treaty to create even more world-class content. In addition to positioning Canada as an audiovisual co-production partner of choice, the new treaty has been adapted to new audiovisual practices and technology, and puts the Canadian audiovisual industry at the forefront and offers Canada a competitive advantage on the co-production world stage."
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
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Minister Joly and Irish Ambassador sign Canada-Ireland audiovisual co-production treaty
Audiovisual Treaty Co-Production
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