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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.

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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.

Bills they've lobbied on

Named in their own descriptions of meetings or of their registration. Their words are quoted below each bill.

Who they meet

Since the current Parliament opened.

MPs

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)
  • 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

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Isabelle Mondou · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, 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

    Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Hilary Leftick · 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

    Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    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

    Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    S-211

    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. 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    S-211

    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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    S-211

    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. 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Budget 2025 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending. Read more

    Official report

  • 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

    Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.

    Budget 2025 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector. Read more

    The Online News Act. Implementation of the legislation on the remuneration of broadcast news publishers for redistribution of their content through online platforms.

    Budget 2025 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    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

    Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.

    Budget 2025 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Budget 2025 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending. Read more

    Official report

  • 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

    CRTC Radio Regulations - Discussions on process of renewing the regulatory regime for radio broadcasters.

    Budget 2025 - 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Andrew Cardozo · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector. Read more

    The Online News Act. Implementation of the legislation on the remuneration of broadcast news publishers for redistribution of their content through online platforms.

    Budget 2025 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Brian MacKay · Director of Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector. Read more

    Budget 2025 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Brian MacKay · Director of Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector. Read more

    The Online News Act. Implementation of the legislation on the remuneration of broadcast news publishers for redistribution of their content through online platforms.

    Budget 2025 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Scott Shortliffe · Executive Director, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
    • Alexa Gendron-O'Donnell · Director General, 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Brian MacKay · Director of Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    C-25244-1

    Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector. Read more

    The Online News Act. Implementation of the legislation on the remuneration of broadcast news publishers for redistribution of their content through online platforms.

    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.

    Budget 2025 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Thomas Owen Ripley · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, 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

    Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Scott Shortliffe · Executive Director, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
    CRTC Radio Regulations - Discussions on process of renewing the regulatory regime for radio broadcasters. Read more

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Lartigau · 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

    Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector.

    Budget 2025 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending.

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    Broadcasting

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Bronwen Jervis · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    BroadcastingBudget

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Andrew Bevan · Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)

    BroadcastingBudget

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Jasmine Gill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    BroadcastingBudget

    Official report

  • Reported by Kevin Desjardins · In-house (organization)

    • Brian MacKay · Director of Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    BroadcastingBudget

    Official report

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.