Introduced as a French-language equivalent to the Gemini Awards, the Canadian Academy's former presentation for English-language television,[1] it remains separate from the contemporary Canadian Screen Awards despite being presented by the same parent organization.
[2] In 2013, the Academy decided to keep the Prix Gémeaux separate from the merged Canadian Screen Awards.
[3] In 2015, many categories were separated or renamed in response to production studios boycotting previous ceremonies.
This rule allowed District 31 to apply for entry in the Best Seasonal Drama Series.
The Academy then created a nomination jury of five or six people who were selected because they had expertise and experience in that category.
[2] The special awards include "le Gémeau spécial des artisans"[note 1] created in 2019 and "le prix spécial de la relève"[note 2] is awarded to someone at the beginning of their career who is under 35 years old.