We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the highly anticipated Future Impact Awards presented by the CMDC YA’s. A celebration of the rising stars in the media industry. Our mission is simple: to spotlight the incredible achievements of the next generation talent and celebrate their unwavering passion for their craft.

Do you know a young media professional who is breaking barriers, creating waves, and leaving an undeniable mark on the industry? Now's your moment to honour their extraordinary accomplishments by nominating them for the esteemed Future Impact Awards 2023, spanning across 12 impactful categories. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate their remarkable journey!

Join us in acknowledging the rising stars who are shaping the future of media. Let's come together to celebrate their achievements and provide them with the recognition they truly deserve. 

Dear Minister Guilbeault and Honourable Members of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage,

We are writing to you on behalf of the Canadian Media Directors’ Council (CMDC) in response to Bill C-10. We are an independent association of media professionals representing advertising media agencies. Our mandate is to ensure a fair, progressive marketplace on behalf of our clients, our agencies, and our media partners.

We know that the media industry, the CRTC, and the Government of Canada all share the goals of maintaining a vibrant, diverse, and thriving Canadian media ecosystem – one that reflects and enhances Canada’s unique culture. And one that informs and engages a public that has confidence and trust in the news they are obtaining. We also understand that Bill C-10 is drafted with these goals in mind.

This letter requests a meeting to address widespread questions and concerns around the changes Apple has decided to implement with recent updates to the iOS 14 operating system updates, without industry consultation. Our organizations, signed below, represent hundreds of brands, agencies and digital media companies across Canada. Our collective members invest millions of dollars into the digital ecosystem each year, and as such wish to discuss our concerns with the changes.

The Canadian Media Directors’ Council (CMDC) Youth Ambassadors will be hosting the 2020 Impact Awards - a first-of-its-kind live-streamed awards event on Twitch. Originally launched in 2017, this year marks the 3rd award show for the CMDC Youth Ambassadors Program. This year's theme is “Impact,” which was chosen to reflect what all our winners will have in common - commitment and passion for making a difference in our media community. The output is an experience unlike any other. The Youth Ambassadors’ collaborated with top gaming experts to bring about a partnership with Twitch and Rumble Gaming, creating an immersive entertainment experience.

On behalf of the Canadian Media Directors Council (CMDC) and all of our members, we would like to congratulate you on your appointment as Minister of Finance. In these difficult times with the global health crisis and economic uncertainty, Canada needs your depth of expertise, extensive experience and stewardship to lead our country through one of its most challenging periods.

The Canadian media industry stands with the black community against racism in any form. While recent events in the United States have brought this conversation to the forefront, the simple fact remains that racial injustice is a long-standing problem. Now, at this tipping point, the world can no longer turn a blind eye and these important issues cannot be ignore or pushed to the sidelines.

While much uncertainty exists, we are focused on the facts of COVID-19. We’ve gathered some useful links to industry content during this unprecedented time.