The CBS television series Tracker is relocating its production from Vancouver to Los Angeles for its fourth season, following three successful seasons filmed in Canada. The move comes after the show, starring Justin Hartley as a survivalist who finds missing people, received a $48 million US tax credit. Tracker premiered in February 2024 and has been a ratings success for CBS, airing in Canada on Global TV. The series previously employed hundreds of cast and crew members in British Columbia, but the tax incentive program in California has prompted the production team to shift locations. California Governor Gavin Newsom has highlighted the positive impact of the move on local jobs and businesses.
Why It Matters
The decision to move Tracker to California underscores the competitive nature of film production incentives, particularly between U.S. states and Canadian provinces. California’s $750 million incentive program aims to boost its film industry, which experienced a 14 percent decline in production spending in early 2026. Tracker’s relocation could impact Vancouver’s film sector, which is recovering from recent production cancellations and has seen significant contributions to its economy from film and television. British Columbia has also enhanced its incentives to retain productions, indicating a broader trend in the industry to attract and maintain filmmaking resources.
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