Press Release
Canada Global Media Tech Fund Explores Gateway to High-Growth Markets
The Interlink Group, Vancouver Asian Film Festival, Racial Equity Screen Office, Muslims in Media, and the Canada Media Fund have signed an Expression of Interest to explore a potential public-private fund for globally competitive Canadian media and technology companies.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - August 11, 2026 - The Interlink Group, together with the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, the Racial Equity Screen Office, Muslims in Media, and the Canada Media Fund, announced the signing of an Expression of Interest to explore the creation of the Canada Global Media Tech Fund. The proposed public-private investment fund is intended to help build globally competitive Canadian media and technology companies, while accelerating the creation and commercialization of intellectual property for audiences worldwide. The initiative would complement Canada’s screen-sector ecosystem by creating new pathways for investment, co-production, technology development, content creation, and international distribution. Its potential scope includes film, television, digital media, gaming, creator-economy ventures, artificial intelligence, virtual production, and emerging content technologies. The partners envision Canada as a strategic gateway connecting North America with the Gulf Cooperation Council, Asia-Pacific, and other high-growth markets. The Expression of Interest represents an initial step in assessing the fund’s structure, investment model, and international partnerships. “Canada has developed a robust and evolving framework for content creation and production,” said Shezad Rokerya, Chairman of The Interlink Group. “This fund will transition Canada from a model to a partner, exporting the financial media architecture that enables sovereign-level media investors to protect cultural sovereignty while driving mutual economic growth through resilient, global co-production networks.” Valerie Creighton, President and CEO of the Canada Media Fund, said the exploration aligns with the CMF’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, including objectives to open pathways to global markets and expand opportunities for content driven by market demand. The full Canada Media Fund announcement is available at https://cmf-fmc.ca/news/canada-global-media-tech-fund-to-serve-as-strategic-gateway-between-north-america-and-high-growth-markets/