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Academy postpones Canadian Screen Award winners reveal until 'time is right'

The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television says it's postponing the announcement of Canadian Screen Award winners given the "great uncertainty" surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Canadian Screen Award winners won't be announced just yet even though the ceremony was cancelled due to fears around COVID-19. (Canadian Screen Academy/Facebook)

This year's Canadian Screen Award nominees will have to wait a little longer to find out if they're receiving a trophy.

The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television says it's postponing the announcement of winners given the "great uncertainty" surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Earlier this month, the academy cancelled a broadcast gala set to air Sunday on CBC, as well as all Canadian Screen Week events in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.

Organizers issued a statement Friday saying the academy remains committed to celebrating this year's winners "properly when the time is right."

The academy says it plans to share updates about its initiatives and virtual programming soon.

The CBC comedy Schitt's Creek has a leading 26 nominations for this year's awards, which celebrate Canadian film, TV and digital projects.

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