Toronto, March 21, 2017 – The Entertainment Software Association of Canada’s (ESAC) will be available for comment immediately following the release of the federal budget tomorrow.

ESAC President & CEO Jayson Hilchie will be available in Toronto to discuss the impact of the budget on Canada’s video game industry. ESAC advocates for better access to skilled workers from around the world to help grow and upskill one of Canada’s most dynamic creative industries.

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada is the voice of the Canadian video game industry. ESAC works on behalf of its members to ensure the legal, regulatory and public affairs environment is favourable for the long-term development of Canada’s video game industry, which already contributes $3 billion to Canada’s GDP and employs over 20,000.

For more information, contact:
Julien Lavoie, ESAC Public Affairs – 416-620-7171 ext. 248; jlavoie@theesa.ca