Against a backdrop of production slowdowns and shrinking foreign acquisitions, Canadian TV is seeing new creative energy, with commissioners betting on homegrown stories.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Awards shows everywhere have seen a slide in viewership in recent years amid a shifting media landscape and industry uncertainty.

In a bid to reverse declining viewership, Canada’s film and TV awards will be simultaneously broadcast by the CBC, Bell Media and Corus on May 31. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Awards shows ...