2026 Canadian Screen Awards Nominees Include North of North, Heated Rivalry, and 40 Acres

The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards (CSA) nominations have been announced, highlighting a variety of Canadian films and TV shows. Leading the pack is the CBC, Netflix, and APTN production ‘North of North’, which earned 20 nominations, including best comedy series and best lead performer in a comedy for Anna Lambe. The show, a sitcom about an Inuk woman who unexpectedly ends her marriage, marks the first major comedy series filmed in Nunavut. Following closely is ‘Heated Rivalry’, a queer hockey drama that garnered 18 nominations, including best drama series and two nominations for lead performers François Arnaud and Hudson Williams. On the film side, ’40 Acres’, a post-apocalyptic thriller, leads with 10 nominations. Other notable films include ‘Blue Heron’, ‘Follies’, and ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’, each earning multiple nominations. The 2026 CSAs reflect a mix of successes, with Canadian content continuing to gain recognition both domestically and abroad. Special awards will also be presented to Mike Myers, Hazel Mae, and Maxine Bailey. The awards ceremony will take place on May 31, 2026.