Registry of Lobbyists
Total Number of Communication Reports: 0
Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0
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Intellectual Property
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Advance the recognition and protection of directors and screenwriters as primary authors of audiovisual works in Canadian law and international treaties.
Support collective management and equitable remuneration for the use of Canadian audiovisual works worldwide.
Defend creative and moral rights in digital environments and oppose any weakening of authorship or copyright protections.
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Arts and Culture
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Ensure Canada’s screen industries remain globally competitive through tax incentives, fair labour practices, and investment in talent.
Promote tax and financing mechanisms that encourage private investment in Canadian-owned intellectual property.
Advocate for modernized funding models through Telefilm Canada, the CMF, and provincial agencies.
Engage with Finance, ISED, and the PMO to strengthen the creative economy’s contribution to GDP and exports.
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Arts and Culture
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Ensure that the evolution of AI and digital tools strengthens, not replaces, human creativity and artistic authorship.
Advocate for a human-centred approach to AI governance that protects creators’ rights and preserves artistic integrity.
Support clear rules for AI training, use, remuneration and attribution in audiovisual productions.
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Policies or Program, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Arts and Culture, International Trade
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Position Canadian directors and storytellers as global ambassadors of cultural sovereignty and creative excellence through international partnerships and export programs.
- Promote the visibility of Canadian directors and works at international markets and festivals.
- Support mobility, co-production, and export opportunities for Canadian creative talent.
- Advocate for the inclusion of directors’ authorship and
cultural diplomacy objectives in international trade and cultural agreements.
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Arts and Culture, Broadcasting, Intellectual Property
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Strengthen Canada’s audiovisual and cultural ecosystem by ensuring that directors and creative authors are recognized, supported, and central to cultural policy. Advocate for sustained and equitable funding for Canadian feature films, scripted series, and documentaries.
Support the implementation of the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) in a way that ensures meaningful opportunities for Canadian creators and independent producers.
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Policies or Program
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