
Celebrate
Canadian Women
In Entertainment
The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada brings together the country's most influential visionaries, storytellers, and leaders in entertainment for an inspiring day of connection and celebration.
Join us on May 28, 2026 in Toronto for this annual landmark event featuring exciting Award honourees, bold conversations, and unforgettable moments that champion outstanding Canadian women on a global stage.
Just Announced!
Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald to receive the Breakthrough Award from The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada.

Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
Breakthrough Award Honouree
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Stacey Aglok MacDonald
Breakthrough Award Honouree
The Breakthrough Award recognizes creators whose work is not only exceptional, but transformative, and whose work signals a meaningful shift in the industry. Artists who are not only achieving excellence, but redefining what stories are told, who gets to tell them, and how they reach audiences in Canada and beyond.
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Andrea Martin
ICON Award Honouree
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The ICON Award recognizes an individual whose extraordinary body of work and lasting influence have shaped the entertainment industry, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations.
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Malin Akerman
IMPACT Award Honouree
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The IMPACT Award recognizes Canadian trailblazers whose work has advanced the representation of women in the entertainment industry, and whose creative vision and excellence have inspired audiences at home and around the world.
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Brittany Snow
2026 IMPACT Award Presenter
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Impact Award to be presented by Brittany Snow.
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