In a recent survey, Canadians were asked about their reasons for not going to the cinema halls in 2023. The survey indicated that 72 percent of respondents cited ticket costs as their main barrier, while 39 percent thought there were not enough interesting movies available in the theaters.
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Telefilm Canada. (February 8, 2024). Main reasons why Canadian moviegoers do not go to the theaters as of October 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/1399734/main-barriers-movie-going-canada/
Telefilm Canada. "Main reasons why Canadian moviegoers do not go to the theaters as of October 2023." Chart. February 8, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/1399734/main-barriers-movie-going-canada/
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