Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Association of Broadcasters / Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs / Kevin Desjardins, President

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Canadian Association of Broadcasters / Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs
Responsible Officer Name: Kevin Desjardins, President
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2002-01-16
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 932156-115

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 236

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 11

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Lobbying Information

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Broadcasting	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.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Broadcasting	Bill C-18 The Online News Act. Legislation on the remuneration of broadcast news publishers for redistribution of their content through online platforms.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Broadcasting, Health	Bill C-252 - An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children)	Regulation, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Broadcasting, Health	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.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Broadcasting	Bill S-210 - An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material. Providing input on potential unforeseen impacts on Canadian broadcasters, including possible requirements for age-gating of legitimate digital entertainment portals.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Broadcasting, Budget	Budget 2024 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Broadcasting	CRTC Radio Regulations - Discussions on process of renewing the regulatory regime for radio broadcasters.	Regulation
Broadcasting	S-269 - An Act respecting a national framework on advertising for sports betting. Providing perspective on the broadcasting sector's current approach to sports betting advertising.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Broadcasting, Telecommunications	Safety Code 6 - Presentations on the regulatory updates on broadcasters transmission sites, especially for AM Radio	Regulation

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Copyright Board of Canada (CB)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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

Canadian Association of Broadcasters/Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Canadian Association of Broadcasters/Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs	2024-03-25	current
Canadian Association of Broadcasters/Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs	2008-08-11	2024-03-25

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

Canadian Association of Broadcasters/Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs
Canadian Association of Broadcasters/Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs

Canadian Association of Broadcasters / Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Kevin Desjardins	2020-11-16	Current
Margot Patterson	2009-02-01	2010-06-01
GLENN O'FARRELL	2002-01-16	2009-02-01

Date Modified:: 2024-11-13

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Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Association of Broadcasters / Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs / Kevin Desjardins, President

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Associated Communications

Version 26 of 27 (2024-05-20 to 2024-10-01)

Version 26 of 27 (2024-05-20 to 2024-10-01)

Subject Matter Details

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization