Projected number of screen-based media workers impacted by COVID-19 in Canada 2020
The shutdowns in screen-based media production in Canada was estimated to impact a total of 172,000 workers in the sector in May 2020. With impacts on employment expected to peak in May 2020, thousands of cast and crew are predicted to be affected by the disruption or cancelation of productions during the COVID-19 shutdown. The values shown are estimates based on the expected value of spending, and the real life impact is likely to exceed these figures.
