In 2024, 937 active IDM companies were identified in Canada.
82% of these companies are in Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec.
88% of IDM companies primarily work with video games, while the remaining 12% focus on other IDM products and services.
More than half (52%) of companies in the industry employ fewer than five people.
The leadership demographic survey suggests that founders in the IDM space are predominantly white (80%), men (88%) aged 31 to 45 (57%).
CIAIC advocacy for increased funding for IDM at the CMF submitted December 2024.
Reminder of promise to double the Canada Media Fund (CMF) budget to protect Canada’s screen content production capability, effectively doubling the contribution to the Interactive Media sector to more than $94 million of industry support. Submitted Dec 2024
Canada remains home to a vibrant ecosystem of 821 video game companies, with the largest concentrations in Ontario, B.C., and Quebec. While most companies are Canadian-owned, foreign-owned firms account for the majority of employment and recent growth.
A national not-for-profit organization that serves as the collective voice of Canada’s interactive digital media (IDM) sector.
For all inquiries related to policy, partnerships, media, or general information, please contact:
Noah Decter-Jackson
Executive Director, CIAIC
Email: noah@ciaic.ca