Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Arts and Culture
- Broadcasting
- Economic Development
- Industry
- Intellectual Property
- Labour
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Extension of the Canadian journalism labour tax credit
- Reflecting the financial implications for the broadcasting industry in Budget 2024's proposed measures. Proposing to eliminate the tax-deductibility of advertising purchased on foreign-owned, internet-delivered media sites and services. Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms and government advertising spending.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Engaging policymakers on C11 (An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts) and C18 (An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada), as well as the regulation of online harms.
- Presenting various potential amendments to Bill C-252 "An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children)" to reflect the reality of advertising in Canada.
- Review of the Copyright Act. Communicating to public office holders with respect to the potential impact on the broadcasting sector as a result of changes of the framework for copyright in Canada.
Policies or Program
- -Engaging policymakers on the government's draft guidelines to update Health Canada's Safety Code 6 to reflect industry experience and compliance with radio frequency exposure limits.
- -Raising awareness of the value of local news and building support for Canadian newsrooms through policies such as news remuneration.
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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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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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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Senate of Canada
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
770-45 O’Connor St.
Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-233-4035
Web address:
https://www.cab-acr.ca/
Client representative
Kevin Desjardins, President
Parent Company Information
Canadian Association of Broadcasters / L’Association Canadienne des Radiodiffuseurs is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Association of Broadcasters / L’Association Canadienne des Radiodiffuseurs is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Association of Broadcasters / L’Association Canadienne des Radiodiffuseurs 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 Association of Broadcasters / L’Association Canadienne des Radiodiffuseurs does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Mahdi ELLORHAOUI
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Public offices held
Business address:
45 O'Connor street
Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
888-603-7720
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
McMillan Vantage
Address:
45 O'Connor street
Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-618-3873
