The UK and Canadian governments signed a modernised film and television co-production treaty, according to a UK government press release dated 14 September 2026. Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray signed it with Marc Miller, Canada's Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, during a visit to the Toronto International Film Festival.

The release said the agreement would let companies co-produce films and TV shows while receiving the same treatment as solely British or Canadian productions. It described benefits including greater access to domestic funding and tax incentives, clearer rules on sharing copyright and revenue, and stronger guarantees around distribution and broadcast. The treaty replaces an agreement originally signed in 1975 and last amended in 1991.

Harriet Finney, Deputy Chief Executive of the BFI, welcomed the update, saying it covers both film and television and offers producers more flexibility in seeking Canadian partners. The release also said Murray spoke at a BFI-hosted reception and visited Telefilm Canada and Pinewood Toronto Studios, following an earlier visit to the Lumiere Summit hosted by France and South Korea.