MUMBAI: Within ten months of launching its service in Canada, Netflix has surpassed one million members. The milestone was achieved in July, when Amanda Bell James, from Flin Flon, Manitoba joined Netflix and won a lifetime membership to the world’s leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows.

"We’re thrilled that Canadians have embraced Netflix and we’re  proud to have welcomed one million members in such a short period. Our focus remains on building up the breadth and range of movies and TV shows to watch instantly, as well as  improving the experience, and we look forward to welcoming many more new members," said Netflix CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings.

“I’m excited to be the millionth Canadian members. Netflix is something I enjoy with my family and I look forward to continue watching our favorite movies and TV shows via Netflix in the future,” said Amanda Bell James.

For $7.99 a month, Canadians can instantly watch unlimited movies & TV episodes streaming from Netflix, whenever and as often they want. Netflix launched in Canada in September 2010.