Four years after Ontario joined the national affordable child-care program, fees have dropped significantly, but the shortage of spaces remains unresolved. In Toronto, some child-care centres have wait-lists of more than 700 children, and many parents who sign up during pregnancy may still wait years for a spot.

Canada’s first Canada Investment Summit concluded in Toronto on September 15. The federal government said investment, financing and capital allocation plans announced during the summit totalled nearly $500 billion, covering areas including infrastructure, energy, artificial intelligence, critical minerals and defence.

Korean director Lee Chang-dong’s new film Possible Love held its North American premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival on September 14. Lee appeared with cast members Zo In-sung, Cho Yeo-jeong, Sol Kyung-gu and other members of the creative team. CCTVmedium interviewed several of the filmmakers and cast members at the event, discussing the film’s themes, character development and filming experience.

The Canadian film Whatcha Want premiered at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival on September 12. Writer-director Mina Shum appeared on the red carpet with cast members Isabella Wei, Ming-Na Wen, Helen Dang, Hugh Tran and other members of the creative team. CCTVmedium interviewed several of the filmmakers and cast members at the event.

TORONTO, September 14, 2026 – The action thriller The Surgeon held its world premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival on September 12. Stars Michelle Yeoh and Martin Freeman, writer-director Roshan Sethi and members of the creative team appeared on the red carpet. Freeman spoke with CCTVmedium at the event about why he joined the film and what it was like working with Yeoh and Sethi.