Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Broadcasting
- Budget
- Industry
- Intellectual Property
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act - Presenting various potential amendments to the legislation to reflect the equitable treatment of broadcasters and foreign streaming services.
- Bill C-18 The Online News Act. Legislation on the remuneration of broadcast news publishers for redistribution of their content through online platforms.
- Bill C-252 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children). Presenting various potential amendments to the legislation to reflect the reality of advertising in Canada.
- Budget 2024 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.
Regulation
- CRTC Radio Regulations - Discussions on process of renewing the regulatory regime for radio broadcasters.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
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Copyright Board of Canada (CB)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Senate of Canada
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters is the national trade association and the collective voice of broadcasting in Canada. It represents private broadcasters, including television and radio stations, and specialty and pay services. The CAB advises members on a wide range of issues such as regulations, advertising, copyright, social concerns and technological developments.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Kevin Desjardins,
President
Organization's membership or classes of membership
CAB represents privately-owned and operated (and largely advertiser-driven) Canadian public broadcasters. It has radio, television and specialty services members. Membership is divided into category A members, for those who own a defined minimum number of radio, TV and/or specialty service licences, and category B, for those who own less than the defined number of licenses.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
770 - 45 O'CONNOR STREET
OTTAWA, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-898-8248
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Kevin Desjardins,
President |
No public offices held
