Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports digital transformation initiatives for Quebec print media organizations
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $7,000,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 28, 2018
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Financing Type
Tax Credits
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
The Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media provides up to $7 million annually to support Quebec print media companies in digitizing their operations. Eligible activities include employee salaries and expenses related to the development, integration, and maintenance of digital and technological systems.
Financing terms and conditions
- Refundable tax credit covering 35% of eligible digital conversion expenses.
- Annual aid can reach up to $7 million per company.
- Eligible expenses include total salaries of qualifying employees and costs associated with eligible digital conversion contracts incurred after March 27, 2018 and before January 1, 2026.
Activities funded
- Development and integration of digital information systems and technological infrastructure.
- Design and development of interactive business decision support tools.
- Creation of real-time data analysis tools to enhance business intelligence.
- Implementation of digital transformation initiatives within print media entities.
Eligibility
- The company must have an establishment in Quebec and carry on business there.
- The company must produce and distribute a print or digital news medium (in print, web, or mobile application format) that has been published for at least 12 months prior to the first application.
- The medium must publish original written content of general interest intended for the Quebec population and cover at least three of the following seven themes: politics, municipal affairs, international affairs, culture, business and economy, local news, miscellaneous news.
- The newsroom must be located at the company's Quebec establishment, with original editorial content produced by journalists.
- The company must obtain an annual eligibility certificate for the medium, each eligible employee, and each digital conversion contract from Investissement Québec.
Who is eligible?
- Companies operating print or digital news media in Quebec
- Enterprises producing and disseminating written news content in print, web, or mobile formats
- Businesses with a newsroom located in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are exempt from tax for the fiscal year (except those recognized as a registered journalism organization whose fiscal year began after December 31, 2019).
- Crown corporations or subsidiaries wholly controlled by a Crown corporation.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries of eligible full-time employees dedicated to digital transformation activities.
- Expenses related to eligible digital conversion contracts, including: Acquisition or rental of eligible electronic information processing equipment and necessary software used exclusively for digital transformation.
- Fees for services directly related to digital conversion activities.
- Cost of rights or licenses used for digital activities within the company.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies with an establishment in Quebec.
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility criteria
- Ensure your company operates an eligible written information media in Quebec
- Verify that your publication is produced and distributed in print, web, or mobile format
- Confirm your media has been published for at least 12 months and meets content and newsroom requirements
2
Obtain required attestations
- Request media, employee, and contract attestations from Investissement Québec annually
- Pay any required analysis fees to Investissement Québec
- Collect all attestation documents for each eligible item
3
Prepare forms and documentation
- Complete the necessary forms, including CO-1029.8.36.PR and, if applicable, CO-1029.8.36.PE
- Gather valid attestations for your company, each employee, and contracts from Investissement Québec
- Prepare additional documents regarding employee wages and subcontractor expenses
4
Submit application and documents
- Submit the completed forms and all required documents with your corporate income tax return
- Ensure you include all attestations and supporting documentation in your submission
- If unable to submit documents with your tax return, send them separately within the specified deadlines
5
Wait for results
- Wait for confirmation or feedback from the tax authorities
- Provide any additional information if requested during the review process
Additional information
- Fees are charged by Investissement Québec for the analysis of eligibility applications.
- It is recommended to submit all required documents in a single submission for faster processing.
- Documents can be submitted electronically via approved software platforms, eliminating the need for paper copies.
- Certain supporting documents must be prepared and retained by the applicant and provided upon request, even if not initially required with the application.
Contacts
1-844-474-6367
QC, Canada
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