The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has updated its definition of what constitutes “Canadian content,” also known as “CanCon.” This comes after more than 2,000 Canadians submitted feedback in regards to the definition of CanCon.

As part of the change, the CRTC will now use a points system in which productions must earn at least 60 per cent of awardable points. This system recognizes productions for having “key creative roles filled by Canadians, and requires production and post-production spending in Canada” — for instance, something like Canadian filmmaker Matt Johnson’s acclaimed BlackBerry film.

Now, consideration will be given to a “broader range of creative roles” on Canadian productions, including positions like showrunners, heads of departments r

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