Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Arts and Culture
- Broadcasting
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Industry
- Intellectual Property
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Labour
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Seeking funding for the creation of a mentorship program aimed at developing skill sets and acquiring work experience in the film, television and interactive media industry.
- Seeking funding from Canadian Heritage for the production of annual research report "Profile: An Economic Report on the Canadian Film and Television Industry"
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program
- Seeking that the Governor in Council issue a policy direction to the CRTC, pursuant to section 15 of the Broadcasting Act, requiring the Commission, when reviewing a change of ownership or control of a broadcasting licence, to ensure that the applicant has fair and equitable arrangements in place with the independent production sector in respect of the ownership and exploitation of digital rights
- Seeking to ensure the interests of CMPA members are considered in any modifications to the current foreign ownership requirements under the Telecummunications Act or the Broadcasting Act.
Policies or Program
- CRTC Canadian program certification relating to criteria used to determine Canadian content of productions
- Canadian Audio-Visual Certification - relating to criteria for obtaining CAVCO certification of a production
- Department of Canadian Heritage co-production policy with regard to international production treaties
- Ensuring re-establishment of the Department of Canadian Heritage's Trade Routes program or the creation of an equivalent program
- Ensuring the continuation of the CRTC's tangible public benefits policy (Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2007-53, paragraph 109)
- Ensuring the maintenance of independent production requirements for licensed Canadian television broadcasters
- Promoting allocation of a portion of funds raised through wireless spectrum auctions to the creation of new media content by the independent production sector
- Seeking CRTC-mandated contributions by Internet service providers and wireless service providers to the development and creation of Canadian new media content by the independent production sector
- Seeking creation of fund to be used to support productions that qualify as international treaty co-productions
- Seeking participation in the assessment and review of all guidelines related to the Canadian Feature Film Fund (CFFF) through the CFFF Working Group
- Seeking strengthening of Canadian content and programming of national interest requirements as part of broadcasters’ licence renewal proceedings at the CRTC
- Seeking the adoption of a National Digital Strategy for Canada that helps ensure that content created by Canadians is available to Canadian and international audiences.
- Seeking the creation of new private investment incentives through modifications to the Canadian Film or Video Tax Credit programme and to the Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit programme.
Regulation
- Broadcasting Distribution Regulations relating to CRTC-mandated contributions by cable, satellite and telecommunications television service providers to certified independent production funds
- Seeking to ensure that appropriate Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) in the film and television industry are exempt from the 4-year cap on working in Canada as provided in the Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
Government Institutions
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Competition Tribunal (CT)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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House of Commons
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Industry Canada
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National Film Board (NFB)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Telefilm Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2014-03-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Alberta Film
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$5,000.00
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Yes
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Canada Media Fund
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$40,000.00
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Yes
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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$35,000.00
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Yes
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CBC/Radio Canada
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$5,000.00
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Yes
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Edmonton Film Commission
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$2,000.00
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Yes
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$625,655.84
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Yes
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Film and Creative Industries Nova Scotia
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$1,000.00
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No
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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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$45,649.00
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Yes
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Manitoba Film & Music
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$5,000.00
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Yes
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Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corp
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$3,000.00
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Yes
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Ontario Media Development Fund
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$25,000.00
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Yes
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Telefilm Canada
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$57,375.00
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Yes
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Client Contact Information
Address:
601 Bank Street
2nd Floor
Ottawa, ON K1S 3T4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-232-2631
Ext.
613
Client representative
Michael Hennessy, President and Chief Executive Officer
Parent Company Information
Canadian Media Production Association / Association canadienne de production de média is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Media Production Association / Association canadienne de production de média is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Media Production Association / Association canadienne de production de média are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Canadian Media Production Association / Association canadienne de production de média does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Joe Jordan
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Public offices held
Business address:
45 O'Connor Street
Suite 1540
Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-0221
Ext.
238
Fax number:
613-235-9694
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
The Capital Hill Group Inc.
Address:
45 O'Connor Street
Suite 1540
Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-0221
Ext.
238
Fax number:
613-235-9694
