Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Arts and Culture
- Economic Development
- Education
- Tourism
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Discussions with government officials to increase funding to the Canada Music Fund.
- Working with the government to ensure that funding programs recognize the economic, social and cultural benefits of live music through funding mechanisms that recognize its value as an economic and tourism driver, as well as the importance of education to ensure safety for consumers, artists and industry through the Canadian Live Music Association's Raising The Bar training program.
Policies or Program
- Department of Small Business and Tourism, with respect to current policies work to prioritize live music (concerts) as a key asset.
- Discussions with government officials to implement a new program with respect to Canada's live music industry (concert sector).
- Discussions with government officials with respect to the current structure of the Canada Music Fund, specifically in regards to eligibility criteria for Aid to Canadian Music Industry National Service Organizations and Music Entrepreneur programs.
- Ensure that the Canadian Music Fund reflects the contribution of live music to the music ecosystem.
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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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canadian Live Music Association is the voice of Canada’s vibrant live music industry, working to advance and promote its many economic, social and cultural benefits. Founded in 2014 as a champion for the collective mission of the live music industry, The Canadian Live Music Association is an expert resource for members, including concert promoters, festivals, presenters, venues, agents, ticketing companies, industry associations and suppliers. Advocacy efforts focus on policy advancement, funding, public awareness, research, and activities that unite, highlight and galvanize the work of the live music sector.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Erin Benjamin,
President & CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
There are several categories of members:
Member
Associate Member
Industry Association/Presenters Network
Supplier
Members are Canadian live music stakeholders whose core business is live music.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2020-03-31
List of Government Funding
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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Creative BC
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$14,000.00
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Yes
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Creative BC
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$6,000.00
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Yes
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Ontario Creates
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$60,000.00
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Yes
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Ontario Creates
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$99,500.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
450 Churchill Avenue North
Ottawa, ON K1Z 5E3
Canada
Telephone number:
647-502-3364
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Erin Benjamin,
President & CEO |
No public offices held