On Tuesday, April 7, 2026 the Centre for Digital Media (CDM) welcomed the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, for an immersive visit highlighting CDM’s applied, industry-integrated approach to education.
The visit offered a firsthand look at how CDM brings together students, faculty and industry partners to create digital products and experiences. Projects demonstrated how this model supports hands-on learning while connecting directly to current industry and societal challenges.
The experience was designed as a fast-paced, interactive tour, allowing the Minister to engage directly with digital projects across the CDM ecosystem.
“Visiting CDM and experiencing these projects firsthand truly showcased the talent and creativity shaping Canada’s digital future. The collaboration between students, creators and industry at CDM is inspiring and essential to ensuring that our next generation of creators continues to push Canada’s digital and creative industries forward and to drive solutions with global impact,” noted Minister Miller.
Key moments from the visit included:
Sacred Workplaces Project – ReGenHR
A live student presentation and discussion focused on Indigenous cultural safety and workplace transformation. The project features a prototype digital platform with interactive learning modules, policy audit tools, and a user dashboard designed to help organizations implement culturally safe and equitable HR practices. Learn more about Sacred Workplaces.
Canadian Video Game Museum Project – Character ForgeAn interactive demo showcasing a multi-station exhibit where users move digital assets through stages of the game development pipeline. Using mobile integration and NFC-enabled interactions, participants can shape characters or environments as they evolve from concept to in-game application and connect with the rich narrative backdrop in Canada’s gaming industry. The project will be exhibited at the Museum of Vancouver starting in mid-July. Learn more about the Canadian Video Game Museum.
A behind-the-scenes look at industry collaboration in action, highlighting co-developed game projects, Fresh Tracks (nominated for Best Indie Game at the Canada Game Awards) created in collaboration with MDM students, including real-time production workflows and studio-based development.
Together, these experiences reinforce CDM’s role as a catalyst within Canada’s digital and creative ecosystem.
“It was a pleasure to welcome Minister Miller to CDM and share the energy and ambition behind our work. What he experienced reflects how we’re building a hub where talent, industry and innovation converge to shape what’s next for Canada’s digital and creative sectors,” said Ted Gervan, Managing Director, Centre for Digital Media.
CDM extends its sincere thanks to Minister Miller for taking the time to engage with students, partners and project teams. The visit reflects CDM’s commitment to collaboration, applied learning, and building what’s next across Canada’s digital and creative sectors.
