Canada remains a global leader in interactive entertainment. Surveyed video game players recognize the importance of the domestic video game industry and support maintaining Canada’s competitiveness on the world stage.

Canadian-made video games matter to players. More than two-thirds (68%)of those surveyed say it is important that video games created by Canadian developers are available to play.

Players recognize the industry’s economic contribution. Six in ten video game players (61%) say the Canadian video game industry is important to Canada’s economy. Support for maintaining Canada’s competitive position remains strong. More than three-quarters (77%) of surveyed video game players believe Canada should invest the same amount as, or more than, competing countries in support of the video game industry.

Young Canadian players see professional opportunity in the video game sector. More than half (54%) of surveyed teens express interest in pursuing a career in the video game industry.