September 8–10, 2025

Omni King Edward Hotel
Toronto, Ontario

Breaking News: The Hollywood Reporter launches The Canada 25:Top Deal and Decision Makers alongside Access Canada Summit

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The Hollywood Reporter launches The Canada 25: Top Deal and Decision Makers alongside Access Canada Summit

The Hollywood Reporter will unveil its inaugural list of Canada’s top deal and decision makers with the launch of The Canada 25 — recognizing 25 of the most influential and powerful industry leaders in Canadian media.

The Canada 25 will be published by The Hollywood Reporter alongside Access Canada Summit, taking place from September 8 – 10 in Toronto. Delegates will have the opportunity to celebrate The Canada 25 honourees as part of this year’s program — gaining access to the people who greenlight projects, form strategic partnerships, and shape the Canadian entertainment industry.

Live at Access Canada Summit: Go Inside the Industry with The Hollywood Reporter

For the first time on a Canadian stage, go behind the scenes with editors, journalists, and critics from The Hollywood Reporter as they provide an insider look at how THR covers the politics, the personalities, and the business of entertainment.

Kick-off the Access Canada Summit with a powerful opening session about where the industry is headed — through the eyes of those who cover it every day. Hear about:

  • Tariffs and cross-border issues
  • Industry-shaping trends 
  • Awards buzz and cultural commentary
  • Evolving business models, and more!

Featuring:

Maer Roshan

Maer Roshan

Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Hollywood Reporter
Shirley Halperin

Shirley Halperin

Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Hollywood Reporter
Scott Feinberg

Scott Feinberg

Executive Editor, Awards
The Hollywood Reporter
Steven Zeitchik

Steven Zeitchik

Senior Editor, Technology and Politics
The Hollywood Reporter
Mia Galuppo

Mia Galuppo

Film Writer
The Hollywood Reporter
Scott Roxborough

Scott Roxborough

Europe Bureau Chief
The Hollywood Reporter
Reminder: Contest Alert

Ask Evan, Secure Your Seat at the Table

Have a burning question about the future of media?
Ask keynote speaker Evan Shapiro and you could secure a spot at an exclusive, invite-only Breakfast with Evan during the Summit.  Questions are already coming in — add yours now for a chance to join the conversation.

How to enter:

  1. Be a registered Access Canada Summit delegate
  2. Email your question to: [email protected]
  3. Use subject line: Ask Evan
    Deadline: August 1

Partner Highlights

Rogers Group of Funds

THR’s Access Canada Summit is proud to announce the all-day Rogers Networking Lounge which will be open throughout the Summit.  A perfect space for all your conference networking needs, where delegates can grab a coffee, take meetings, and connect between sessions.

Want to see your company in the spotlight?
For partnership opportunities please contact Joel Fecht at [email protected].

Buy Your Ticket Today

Prices go up August 1

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Access Canada Summit would like to thank its valued partners:

Diamond Partners

Bell Media
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Rogers Group of Funds

Platinum Partners

Blink49 Studios

Gold Partners

Directors Guild of Canada
Lionsgate Canada
Paramount+

Silver Partners

Black Screen Office
Netflix
Shaftesbury
Telefilm Canada

Bronze Partners

APM Music
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)

Supporting Partners

Hollywood Suite

Official Delegations

Black Screen Office
Directors Guild of Canada
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)

Official Delegation Partners

Shaftesbury
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