The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) has announced a landmark partnership that will see Bell Media, Corus Entertainment and CBC come together to simulcast the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards.
Happening on May 31 at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto, the annual celebration of Canadian film and television will be broadcast and streamed at 8 p.m. ET on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV.
The show will be hosted by eight-time Canadian Screen Award winner Andrew Phung.
“At this pivotal and transformational moment for our industry, it is invigorating to see three powerhouse Canadian broadcasters unite to present The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards,” said Tammy Frick, CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, in an announcement. “This unprecedented collaboration underscores the strength of our creative community, and the importance of celebrating Canadian stories on a national stage.”
“As the lead broadcaster of the Canadian Screen Awards and the national public broadcaster, we are always looking for new ways to celebrate and elevate our incredible talent in Canada,” added Sally Catto, General Manager, Entertainment, Factual and Sports, CBC. “We are thrilled to join forces with Bell Media and Corus to champion Canadian storytelling, and bring the awards to more audiences across Canada than ever before.”
The awards will be presented as part of Canadian Screen Week 2026, which takes place from Wednesday, May 27 to Sunday, May 31 in Toronto.
The nominees for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards will be announced Wednesday, March 25.
