The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, reiterated his commitment to building a stronger and more diverse Canada through partnerships that respect this country's sovereignty.
SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE, Sept. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, made the following statement:
"As the world is changing rapidly, we are focused on what we can control.
We believe that the strength of our audiovisual sector does not mean turning inward. It means building more bridges and partnerships as well as being more ambitious. As we build a stronger, more resilient audiovisual sector at home, we are diversifying our partnerships abroad.
Canada showed up in force at the Lumière Summit with a delegation that included representatives of Telefilm, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Toronto International Film Festival. We commend the initiative of the French Republic and the Republic of Korea in launching this important dialogue at a pivotal moment for Canada and the international community. With emerging technologies, shifting geopolitics and growing economic pressures, how we enjoy, discover and experience our culture is changing dramatically.
By bringing together governments, the film, audiovisual and video game industries, creative professionals and cultural organizations from around the world, the Lumière Summit was an opportunity to ensure cinema continues to be a force for innovation and cooperation in the future; one that keeps reflecting our world in all its diversity.
Canada is proud to sign the Lumière Summit Joint Declaration and to adhere to its principles, while respecting the jurisdictions and responsibilities of provincial and territorial governments. Those principles underscore the integral role of the audiovisual and interactive media sectors as a cornerstone of our cultural sovereignty.
We are also proud that Telefilm and CMF joined the Alliance Lumière, the world's first network bringing together public institutions responsible for film and audiovisual affairs to strengthen collaboration, advance joint initiatives and share expertise.
We will not compromise on our culture, our languages and the discoverability of our works. By pooling our talent, our resources and our creativity, we can support our filmmakers at home, help them reach new markets abroad, and ensure that Canadian stories continue to be told and heard on our own terms."
SOURCE Canadian Heritage
For more information (media only), please contact: Hermine Landry, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, [email protected]; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, [email protected]
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