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Faits Essentiels 2012: Profil de l'industrie canadienne du jeu vidéo
The Canadian video game industry contributes $1.7 billion to the economy and supports 16,000 direct jobs across 348 companies, ranking Canada third globally in industry employment.
Industry growth is accelerating, with an 11% increase between 2009 and 2010 and a projected 17% growth rate for the 2011-2012 period.
The sector provides high-value employment with an average annual salary of $62,000, which is more than double the Canadian national average.
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ESAC – Entertainment Software Association of Canada
Jan 2012
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Essential Facts: About the Canadian Computer and Video Game Industry
The Canadian video game industry employs approximately 16,000 people across 350 firms, generating $1.7 billion in direct economic impact as of 2011.
The sector experienced 11% growth over the previous two years and is projected to expand by an additional 17% in the next two-year horizon.
Quebec serves as the primary industry hub with 8,236 employees and $733 million in spending, while Ontario shows the highest growth potential with a projected 21% expansion.
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ESAC – Entertainment Software Association of Canada
Jan 2011
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19 pages
Faits Essentiels 2011 sur le Secteur Canadien des Jeux Vidéo et Informatiques
Canada’s video game industry generated C$1.7 billion in direct economic impact in 2011, ranking third globally in revenue and first in jobs per capita.
The sector employed approximately 16,000 workers across 350 firms, with an 11% growth rate over the previous two years and a projected 17% increase for the following two.
Quebec serves as the industry hub with 8,236 employees and C$733 million in spending, while Ontario exhibits the fastest growth trajectory at 20–21%.
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ESAC – Entertainment Software Association of Canada
Jan 2011
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