Canadian Entertainment Industry Seeks Government Bailout for Virus Fallout

Eric Baptiste, CEO of the Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), resigned effective immediately on Tuesday (April 14) after more than a decade of leading the Canadian performing rights organization.“With the end of the current CEO contract approaching, Eric thought it was time to move on and a mutual decision was reached with the Board to end his tenure now,” reads a SOCAN press release announcing Baptiste’s departure.Added Marc Ouellette, president and chair of

Madeline Merlo made Canada proud on the season 2 premiere of “Songland”.

By Tom Grater

Federation Entertainment has sold the fifth season of Eric Rochant’s hit espionage thriller series “The Bureau” to Germany’s Joyn Plus, the streaming service of ProSieben group.

While most Prime Ministers around the world have been delivering serious and thought out speeches to their nation, it seems Canada’s Justin Trudeau had a slight slip.

By Jill Goldsmith

TORONTO -- Shirley Douglas, the impassioned Canadian activist and veteran actress who was mother to actor Kiefer Sutherland and daughter of Canada medicare founder Tommy Douglas, died Sunday. She was 86.

Well, I don't know how you've been handling the last few weeks of self-isolation or what your current mental state is like after not seeing family and friends for so long, but I'm here to tell you that Hailey Baldwin is *thriving* in her self-isolation.

This is a strange and confusing time for everyone, and that’s particularly true for children.

It's been an extremely tough couple of weeks for the entire world owing to the coronavirus scare, which has been claiming lives at an alarming speed! As a precaution to keep oneself and their loved ones safe, families are practicing self-isolation, which includes celebrities as well. As of now, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are couped up in their Canada home, quarantining together.

Sometimes, a little quiet time is just what’s needed.

The simple things. Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) revealed that self-quarantining with husband Justin Bieber has brought her more joy than she’s felt in ages.

Canada’s own Kelly Prescott, Andrew Hyatt, Shawn Austin, JoJo Mason, and Kristin Carter are keeping fans entertained in self-isolation.

Internationally renowned Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood will take part in an online literary conversation with Canada’s former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 3 p.m. ET on the National Arts Centre’s Facebook page.

Jay Baruchel is using the month of April to acknowledge Canadian content creators.

The Canadian government's bailout of a virtually idle film and TV production sector is gathering pace. Ottawa's latest cash drop for content producers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis will see 75 percent of the wages paid by entertainment companies subsidized so they can stay in business.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife Sophie, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month, has recovered from the virus. She shared a statement on social media announcing that she is feeling much better.

It's been half a month since Meghan Markle returned to Canada following her final engagements in England as a working royal family member. Her life has starkly changed for the better, a source told Us Weekly in its issue this week.

It looks like stepping back from senior royal duties was exactly what needed.According to a source who spoke to "Meghan has a real spring in her step again. She feels like a new person."It's been no secret that and Meghan Markle have struggled with their life in the spotlight post-royal wedding.