Canada’s Voice in
Media Leadership,
Advocacy & Innovation
The Canadian Media Directors’ Council (CMDC) is a national NFP leadership council for media agencies. We unite industry leaders to champion media’s value, shape a fair, progressive, and innovative marketplace, and steward $13B+ in annual investment powering Canada’s economy, jobs, and communications infrastructure.
$22.6B
Contributed to Canada’s GDP
170,000+
Canadians employed
40+ years
as the industry’s trusted voice
Leading
Canada’s media agencies and leaders represented
Advancing Canada’s media industry with advocacy, leadership, and community to build an innovative, sustainable marketplace.
What we do
Advocacy
Championing policies and industry standards that strengthen Canada’s media sector, foster innovation, and drive economic growth.
Leadership
Setting the agenda with the annual Leadership Report, policy briefings, and executive forums , keeping members and partners ahead of industry, regulatory, and economic trends.
Community
Connecting like-minded leaders through events, programs, and initiatives that inspire collaboration and elevate the media industry.
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Members
Our members shape the future of Canadian media, fueling economic growth and innovation.
Partners
Together is better - collaborating with partners to power innovative programming, support our people and advance Canada’s media industry.