CBS Series Tracker Moves Production from Vancouver to California Due to Tax Incentive

After three successful seasons filmed in Vancouver and across southern British Columbia, the CBS series Tracker will begin production of its fourth season in Los Angeles. The move comes after Disney Television Studios received a $48-million US tax credit under California’s incentive programme, which is designed to encourage film and television production within the state. Tracker, starring Justin Hartley as a survivalist who locates missing people for reward money, has been a ratings hit in both the U.S. and Canada, airing on Global TV. The relocation represents a significant loss for B.C.’s local industry, as the show previously contributed to the province’s economy and employed hundreds of local crew members. Industry leaders, including Gemma Martini of Martini Film Studios, expressed concern over the impact of losing such a high-profile series, while also highlighting ongoing efforts to maintain B.C.’s competitive edge through enhanced tax incentives. Despite this, Vancouver remains a hub for film and television production, with dozens of projects, including major series and films, still in production and new investments such as Netflix Animation Studios’ 10,000-square-metre facility providing local employment opportunities.