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Reel impact: Canadian Film Centre adds jobs, millions to TV/film sector

TORONTO - A new report highlights how the Canadian Film Centre (CFC) and its alumni are generating millions of dollars in economic benefits to Ontario's Economy. In total, the CFC generated $98.0 million in incremental household income for Ontario residents and $114.7 million in GDP for the Ontario economy. The figures come from Nordicity in a report commissioned by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) and CFC to measure the economic impact of CFC graduates since 2005-06 - the first year of MTCS support. Study of the Economic Impacts of the Canadian Film Centre represents the first...