Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	Entertainment Software Association of Canada/Association Canadienne du Logiciel de Divertissement
Associated registration:	959715-16662-36
Communication date:	2025-10-21
Posted date:	2025-11-19

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Joseph Leong, Stakeholder Relations Advisor House of Commons
List of Details Subject matter Detail Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology AI and Emerging Technologies – Advocate for clear, innovation-friendly rules for AI applications in video games. Employment and Training, Immigration, Labour Bringing Talent into Canada – Maintain fast, predictable Global Talent Stream processes and immigration pathways for specialized roles in the video game sector. Arts and Culture, Industry, Intellectual Property Copyright & Intellectual Property – Maintain strong technological protection measures (TPMs) and copyright frameworks to safeguard creative investment and prevent piracy. Economic Development, Foreign Affairs, Industry, International Trade Digital Trade – Promote tariff-free digital trade, open data flows, and recognition of digital goods under trade agreements like CUSMA and the Indo-Pacific Strategy. Foreign Affairs, Industry, Intellectual Property, International Trade Intellectual Property as Foundation of Innovation – Maintain strong copyright protection to encourage investment and international competitiveness. Consumer Issues, Justice and Law Enforcement, National Security/Security Player Safety – Promote evidence-based frameworks to address harmful online behaviour while recognizing the structured nature of video games. Consumer Issues, Industry, Justice and Law Enforcement, Privacy and Access to Information Privacy and Data Protection – Support modern, interoperable privacy laws that protect users while enabling innovation and global data flows. Employment and Training, Immigration, Labour Retaining Talent in Canada – Ensure permanent residency programs (e.g., Express Entry) recognize digital occupations to retain global talent.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Paul Fogolin
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