As fresh fires raced across the Los Angeles region, an embattled movie industry has lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about transgender identity “Emilia Pérez” in Oscar nominations Thursday.

With five weeks to go until the Oscar ceremony, at least four or five movies – including The Brutalist, Emilia Pérez, Anora, Conclave and Wicked – are seen having a shot at best picture.

A Jan 22 news release said the measures include a new Rural Economic Development Strategy announced by Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson, with $10 million in annual funding in a new Rural ...