Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Arts and Culture
- Broadcasting
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Immigration
- Industry
- Intellectual Property
- International Trade
- Labour
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Funding from Canadian Heritage for the production of annual research report "Profile: An Economic Report on the Canadian Film and Television Industry"
- Request 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.
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 to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, or Copyright Act.
Policies or Program
- Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.
- 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
- Participating in guideline consultations for all programs administered by Telefilm Canada
- Participating in the assessment and review of all guidelines related to the Canadian Feature Film Fund (CFFF) through the CFFF Working Group
- Participation in Creative Export Canada via the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion
- Seeking CRTC-mandated contributions by internet service providers, wireless service providers, and online broadcasters to the creation and presentation of Canadian programming from the independent production sector
- Seeking the creation of new private investment incentives through modifications to the Income Tax Act or other appropriate legislation
- Seeking to ensure that producers are able to receive labour market opinions in a timely manner
- Work related to government support programs as a result of COVID-19
Regulation
- Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.
- 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
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Grass-roots 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 Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)
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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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Competition Tribunal (CT)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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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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Senate of Canada
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Telefilm Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2023-04-01
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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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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$5,000.00
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Yes
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$50,327.30
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Yes
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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$17,850.00
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Yes
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Telefilm Canada
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$53,200.00
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Yes
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Client Contact Information
Address:
251 Laurier Avenue West, 11th Floor
Ottawa, ON K1P 5J6
Canada
Telephone number:
613-233-1444
Web address:
www.cmpa.ca
Client representative
Liz Shorten, Chief Operating Officer
Parent Company Information
Canadian Media Producers Association / Association canadienne des producteurs médiatiques is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Media Producers Association / Association canadienne des producteurs médiatiques is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Media Producers Association / Association canadienne des producteurs médiatiques 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 Producers Association / Association canadienne des producteurs médiatiques does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Alison Matthews
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No public offices held
Business address:
140 Scarborough Road
Toronto, ON M4E 3M6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-471-5332
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
AOM Consulting
Address:
60 Wheeler Ave
Toronto, ON M4L 3V2
Canada
Telephone number:
416-471-5332
