Public Notice (2009-01)

Policy on Documentation Demonstrating that Certain Individuals are Canadian

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Public Notice (2008-01)

A reminder of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) deadline requirements pursuant to the Income Tax Regulations of May 18, 2005.

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Public Notice (2007-01)

The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office announces the introduction of a new policy concerning the Production Control Guidelines, as well as clarification of other requirements, of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program.

Please note that the new guidelines and other requirements will come into effect for all productions whose first day of principal photography commences any time after August 31, 2007.

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Public Notice (2006-03)

The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) has adopted a policy on the exploitation of videograms in Canada by a non-Canadian service agent of productions certified under the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) program.

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Public Notice (2006-02)

The Department of Canadian Heritage seeks comments in addition to those received following its release of Public Notice CAVCO 2005-01.

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Comments (Deadline: August 25, 2006)

Public Notice (2006-01)

The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) announces an administrative policy change regarding the Official Designee Affidavit for the PSTC program.

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Public Notice (2005-02)

An overview of new Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) deadline requirements pursuant to the Income Tax Regulations of May 18, 2005.

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Public Notice (2005-01)

The Department of Canadian Heritage seeks comments concerning issues raised by the November 14, 2003, federal government announcement with respect to the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC).

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Comments - Phase 1 (Deadline: April 29, 2005)

Comments - Phase 2 (Deadline: May 20, 2005)

Public Notice (2004-01)

Recognition of official treaty co-production status outside of the certification process for tax credit purposes.

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Definitions of “excluded production” (proposed)

A list of ineligible genres that will render a production “excluded” for tax credit purposes.

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