Overview
- The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, which announced the 2026 nominations Wednesday, named North of North the overall leader with 20, while 40 Acres led film with 10 and Heated Rivalry earned 18.
- Heated Rivalry qualified for this year’s race after an internal appeal of release-window rules, with the Academy’s review process clearing the series as reported by The Globe and Mail.
- A new eligibility rule confines acting awards to Canadian citizens or permanent residents, making Heated Rivalry actor Connor Storrie, who was born in Colorado and raised in Texas, ineligible.
- Andrew Phung will host the May 31 gala, which will air at the same time on CBC, CTV and Global and stream on CBC Gem, Crave and STACKTV.
- Academy CEO Tammy Frick called it an extraordinary year for Canada’s screen sector, pointing to momentum and more regional stories such as the Nunavut-shot North of North.