Canada's guide to entertainment, culture and living well
๐ The Gifford Report
Books, culture, entertainment and digital life โ The Gifford Report covers what Canadians are reading, watching, playing and talking about. Independent. Honest. Canadian.
From coast to coast, a new generation of Canadian writers is capturing stories that resonate globally. We profile the voices you need to know this year.
Read the guide โFrom Netflix originals featuring Canadian landscapes to homegrown platforms celebrating local talent โ we look at how digital streaming reshaped Canadian cultural consumption over the past decade.
Our editorial team picks the essential Canadian reads of 2026 โ from literary fiction to compelling non-fiction.
A look at how Canadians are spending their time online โ from entertainment and social media to the digital tools making everyday life better.
Film, TV, music and live events โ what Canadians are watching and where to find it.
FILM ยท TV ยท MUSICThe stories, people and ideas that define what it means to be Canadian in 2026.
IDENTITY ยท SOCIETY ยท ARTSReviews, recommendations and author profiles from Canada's rich literary landscape.
FICTION ยท NON-FICTION ยท REVIEWSApps, platforms, online entertainment and the technology shaping how Canadians live.
APPS ยท PLATFORMS ยท ONLINEThe Gifford Report was founded to give Canadians a genuinely independent perspective on entertainment, culture and digital life. We are not affiliated with any studio, publisher or platform. Our views are our own.
We believe Canadians deserve honest, well-researched editorial coverage of the things they love โ and that's exactly what we aim to deliver.
Meet the team โEvery piece of content is produced by our editorial team without influence from advertisers or partners.
We cover Canadian culture, Canadian stories and Canadian life โ by Canadians, for Canadians.
We dig deeper than the headlines. Our guides and features are built on genuine research and real expertise.
From Banff to the Bruce Trail โ our guide to making the most of Canada's spectacular outdoor spaces this season.
Homegrown drama, comedy and documentary โ the Canadian television productions earning international attention in 2026.
From streaming to interactive entertainment โ a guide to the digital options Canadians are finding most engaging this year.