TORONTO, March 26, 2025 – Canadian producer Shaftesbury has received 15 nominations across three series, as announced today by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Nominated projects are Murdoch Mysteries, Hudson & Rex and Ruby & The Well.

“We are immensely proud of our talented cast and crew, whose dedication and creativity season after season continue to elevate our work,” said Christina Jennings, President and Chairman, Shaftesbury. “Their efforts bring these Canadian stories to the forefront, and at this crucial time for supporting homegrown storytelling, it’s an honour to see them recognized with these nominations.”

Cast nominee images are available here.


MURDOCH MYSTERIES – 10 nominations

Best Lead Actor, Drama Series

Hélène Joy

Best Supporting Performer, Drama Series

Jonny Harris

Clare McConnell

Daniel Maslany

Best Guest Performance, Drama Series

Colm Feore

Peter Keleghan

Best Production Design or Art Direction, Fiction
Bob Sher

Best Costume Design

Joanna Syrokomla

Best Achievement in Makeup

Debi Drennan

Best Achievement in Hair
Shirley Bond


HUDSON & REX – 2 nominations

Best Lead Performer, Drama Series

Mayko Nguyen

Best Supporting Performer, Drama Series

Kevin Hanchard


RUBY AND THE WELL – 3 nominations

Best Lead Performer, Children’s or Youth Fiction

Zoe Wiesenthal

Best Supporting Performer, Children’s or Youth Fiction

Josette Jorge

Best Original Music, Drama

Lora Bidner & Rob Carli



About Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury is an award-winning creator and producer of original content for television, film, and digital, established in 1987 by Christina Jennings, Chairman and President. Shaftesbury’s current primetime slate includes 16 seasons of the international hit series Murdoch Mysteries for CBC, ITV Studios and UKTV, and five seasons of Hudson & Rex for Citytv, both are available in over 120 countries worldwide. Other projects include: the acclaimed horror anthology series Slasher on Shudder and Hollywood Suite, with Emmy® Award-winner Eric McCormack starring in the upcoming fifth season; three seasons of the acclaimed six-part event series Departure for Global starring Emmy® Award-winner Archie Panjabi and the late Academy® Award-winner Christopher Plummer; and SisterS, a new Irish Canadian co-production by and starring Sarah Goldberg (Barry) and Susan Stanley, for Crave, RTÉ and IFC.