TORONTO — Canada’s top film and television awards are now limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television says that starting with the 2026 edition, “all categories honouring certified Canadian productions will be restricted to Canadian citizens or permanent residents only.”

The change follows a bash earlier this year that named Australia’s Cate Blanchett best lead in a comedy film for Guy Maddin’s “Rumours,” and U.S. actors Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong best lead and supporting performers in a drama for the Canadian co-production, “The Apprentice.”

The union representing Canadian performers, ACTRA, is applauding the move as a “vital investment in Canada’s cultural future.”

The eligibility rule is among several changes announced by th

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