'Canada is home to remarkable leaders, creators, innovators and institutions whose influence extends well beyond our borders'
TIME and ArtsHouse Media Group (AMG Inc.) will build a dedicated Canadian editorial team as part of TIME Canada, a licensed Canadian edition announced Thursday.
TIME Canada will launch across digital, print, live events, video and social platforms, combining TIME's journalism with original Canadian reporting, the companies said.
The announcement, however, does not specify headcount, hiring timelines or office locations, leaving the scale of recruitment unconfirmed for now.
However, TIME Canada "will feature original reporting from a dedicated Canadian editorial team, complemented by select content from TIME's global newsroom,” according to the companies.
"For more than a century, TIME has spotlighted the leaders and ideas shaping our world. TIME Canada is the next expression of that commitment, bringing our journalism, iconic franchises, and global platform to one of the most exciting markets today,” said TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley. “We are grateful to ArtsHouse Media Group for their partnership in making this a reality."
TIME Canada will introduce editorial franchises and live events "such as leadership forums and cultural experiences designed to convene influential voices from across industries," the release said.
The 103-year-old American magazine brand is teaming up with the same company behind Billboard Canada and Rolling Stone Canada.
Tim Hortons and Coca-Cola are also creating new jobs in Canada.
Global expansion
The Canadian edition follows recent launches of TIME France and TIME Africa, part of what the company describes as continued international expansion. TIME now reaches more than 100 million people globally across its platforms.
"Canada is home to remarkable leaders, creators, innovators and institutions whose influence extends well beyond our borders," said Mo Ghoneim, President and Founder of ArtsHouse Media Group. He said TIME Canada "will provide a platform to celebrate those contributions while creating new opportunities for dialogue, recognition and storytelling."
Time Canada is set to debut its first cover this fall, according to The Canadian Press.
