Organization
Canadian Association of Broadcasters
- Meetings this Parliament
- 37
- With MPs
- 9
- Since Nov 2021
- 160
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Aug 19, 2026.
Lobbying by Canadian Association of Broadcasters: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingBills they've lobbied on
Named in their own descriptions of meetings or of their registration. Their words are quoted below each bill.
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Bill S-211 8 mentions · latest Aug 1, 2026 In registration
“S-211 - An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Providing further context and background to MPs on this proposed legislation, including the…”
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Bill S-269 44-1 (previous Parliament) 8 mentions · latest Aug 1, 2026 In registration
“S-269 - An Act respecting a national framework on advertising for sports betting. Providing perspective on the broadcasting sector's current approach to sports betting…”
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Bill C-252 44-1 (previous Parliament) 14 mentions · latest Aug 1, 2026 In registration
“Bill C-252 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children). Presenting various potential amendments to the legislation to…”
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Bill S-210 44-1 (previous Parliament) 7 mentions · latest Jun 1, 2026 In registration
“Bill S-210 - An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material. Providing input on potential unforeseen impacts on Canadian broadcasters, including…”
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Bill C-18 44-1 (previous Parliament) 6 mentions · latest May 20, 2024 In registration
“Bill C-18 The Online News Act. Legislation on the remuneration of broadcast news publishers for redistribution of their content through online platforms.”
Who they meet
Since the current Parliament opened.
MPs
- David Myles Liberal 2
- Kerry Diotte Conservative 2
- Kevin Waugh Conservative 2
- Martin Champoux Bloc Québécois 1
- Kody Blois Liberal 1
- Karina Gould Liberal 1
- Marc Miller Liberal 1
- Bernard Généreux Conservative 1
Institutions
- Canadian Heritage (PCH)16
- House of Commons8
- Finance Canada (FIN)7
- Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)3
- Public Safety Canada (PS)1
- Privy Council Office (PCO)1
- Prime Minister's Office (PMO)1
Registrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Aug 1, 2026
Filed by Kevin Desjardins, President
Lobbyists
- Kevin Desjardins · President
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Copyright Board of Canada (CB), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada
What they're lobbying on (12)Hide details
- Online Streaming Act - Policy Direction to the CRTC and supports for Canadian news and services of exceptional importance.
- Renewal of the National Public Alerting Service, and its impact on broadcasters as last mile distributors.
- Lowering the administrative burden of CRTC regulatory processes on radio and television broadcasters through the elimination or rationalization of reporting requirements.
- Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
- S-211 - An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Providing further context and background to MPs on this proposed legislation, including the current state of sports betting advertising. Also raising issues with federal involvement in areas of provincial jurisdiction.
- Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.
- Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.
- The Online News Act. Implementation of the legislation on the remuneration of broadcast news publishers for redistribution of their content through online platforms.
- S-269 - An Act respecting a national framework on advertising for sports betting. Providing perspective on the broadcasting sector's current approach to sports betting advertising.
- Safety Code 6 - Presentations on the regulatory updates on broadcasters transmission sites, especially for AM Radio
- CRTC Radio Regulations - Discussions on process of renewing the regulatory regime for radio broadcasters.
- Bill C-252 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children). Presenting various potential amendments to the legislation to reflect the reality of advertising in Canada.
Registration 932156-115-33. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Francis Bilodeau · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Blair McMurren · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers. Read more
Online Streaming Act - Policy Direction to the CRTC and supports for Canadian news and services of exceptional importance.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Isabelle Mondou · Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers. Read more
Online Streaming Act - Policy Direction to the CRTC and supports for Canadian news and services of exceptional importance.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Rachel Marleau · Directrice, Politiques et demandes en matière de radio, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
- Michael Craig · Director, Broadcasting, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
- Dan Pye · Acting Director General, Broadcasting Policy, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Lowering the administrative burden of CRTC regulatory processes on radio and television broadcasters through the elimination or rationalization of reporting requirements. Read more
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending. Read more
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector. Read more
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Blair McMurren · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Amy Awad · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers. Read more
Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Brigitte Joly · Director General, Public Safety Canada (PS)
Renewal of the National Public Alerting Service, and its impact on broadcasters as last mile distributors.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Scott Shortliffe · Vice-President, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector. Read more
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers. Read more
Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending. Read more
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Blair McMurren · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers. Read more
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending. Read more
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Blair McMurren · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers. Read more
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending. Read more
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- David Myles · Member of Parliament
Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector. Read more
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Marc Miller · Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Lowering the administrative burden of CRTC regulatory processes on radio and television broadcasters through the elimination or rationalization of reporting requirements. Read more
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector. Read more
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.
The Online News Act. Implementation of the legislation on the remuneration of broadcast news publishers for redistribution of their content through online platforms.
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Bernard Généreux · Member of Parliament
- Kevin Waugh · Member of Parliament
- Kerry Diotte · Member of Parliament
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending. Read more
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
The Online News Act. Implementation of the legislation on the remuneration of broadcast news publishers for redistribution of their content through online platforms. Read more
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Hilary Leftick · Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending. Read more
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Vicky Eatrides · Chair, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
- Nathalie Théberge · Vice-Chair, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
- Scott Shortliffe · Executive Director, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Lowering the administrative burden of CRTC regulatory processes on radio and television broadcasters through the elimination or rationalization of reporting requirements. Read more
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Blair McMurren · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers. Read more
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Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending. Read more
Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.
Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.
From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.