Crowdfunding in a Canadian context : Exploring the potential of crowdfunding in the creative content industries

The following report first provides a working definition of crowdfunding and a description of the various crowdfunding models, as defined by Nordicity. The report then goes on to provide an overview of global market trends in crowdfunding. Finally, the report outlines the needs and key considerations from the perspective of content creators as well as key considerations related to the regulatory, legislative, and financial environment for the creative content industries in Canada.