Organization
Motion Picture Association - Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 45
- With MPs
- 10
- Since Nov 2021
- 131
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 11, 2026.
Lobbying by Motion Picture Association - Canada: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingWho they meet
Since the current Parliament opened.
MPs
- Marc Miller Liberal 2
- Fares Al Soud Liberal 1
- John Zerucelli Liberal 1
- Parm Bains Liberal 1
- Lisa Hepfner Liberal 1
- Michael Ma Liberal 1
- Martin Champoux Bloc Québécois 1
- Kevin Waugh Conservative 1
- James Maloney Liberal 1
Institutions
- Canadian Heritage (PCH)16
- House of Commons7
- Global Affairs Canada (GAC)7
- Privy Council Office (PCO)6
- Senate of Canada2
- Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)2
- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)2
- Prime Minister's Office (PMO)1
Registrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Jun 1, 2026
Filed by Michele Austin, President
Lobbyists
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Michele Austin · President & Managing Director
Former designated public office holder
Formerly Chief of Staff, Office of the Minister, Public Works, Status of Women, Shared Services Canada (2011–2012)
Formerly Chief of Staff, Office of the Minister, Industry Canada (2006–2007)
Formerly Legislative Assistant, The Office of James Rajotte, MP, House of Commons (2002–2006)
Formerly Senior Researcher, Office of the Leader of the Opposition, House of Commons (1998–2002)
- Anissa Brennan · Senior Vice President, Global Policy and Federal Affairs
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Hafeez Rupani · Vice President, Legal Affairs
Former public office holder
Formerly Law Clerk for the Honourable Mr. Justice Robert Décary (Retired), Courts Administration Service, Federal Court of Appeal (2003–2004)
Formerly Summer Student, Patent Policy Directorate, Industry Canada (2003–2003)
Formerly Summer Student, Patent Policy Directorate, Industry Canada (2002–2002)
Formerly Summer Student, Patent Policy Directorate, Industry Canada (2001–2001)
- Sydney Grieve · Director of Public Affairs & Communication
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), Justice Canada (JC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Senate of Canada
What they're lobbying on (6)Hide details
- Policies and programs related to immigration and immigration regulations that impact or support workers and businesses in the film/audio-visual sector in Canada.
- Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
- Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies.
- Production incentives related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada.
- Piracy and Counterfeiting - Supporting an effective border enforcement regime and protecting intellectual property rights holders from piracy and counterfeiting (Copyright Act, Trade-marks Act, and Customs Act).
- Copyright Act - Supporting strong and effective copyright law that supports the production and distribution of cinematographic works in Canada.
Registration 935898-16558-48. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
SpreadsheetFiled by Wendy Noss (99), Michele Austin (32).
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Blair McMurren · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies.
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Francis Bilodeau · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Brandan Rowe · Chief of Staff, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Brandan Rowe · Chief of Staff, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Production incentives related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada.
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies.
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Francis Bilodeau · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies.
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies. Read more
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Mark Glauser · Deputy Ambassador, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies. Read more
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Scott Shortliffe · Vice-President, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
- Nathalie Théberge · Vice-Chairperson, Broadcasting, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
- Nirmala Naidoo · Commissioner, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
- Ellen Desmond · Commissioner, Atlantic Region and Nunavut, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
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- Claire Anderson · Commissioner, British Colulmiba and the Yukon, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies.
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Marc Miller · Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies. Read more
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies. Read more
Production incentives related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada.
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Isabelle Mondou · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Priorities and Planning, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA). Read more
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies.
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Janice Charette · Chief Negotiator to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- James Maloney · Member of Parliament
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies. Read more
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Lisa Hepfner · Member of Parliament
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA). Read more
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies.
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Fares Al Soud · Member of Parliament
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA). Read more
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies.
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Michael Ma · Member of Parliament
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA). Read more
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies.
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Rodger Cuzner · Senator, Senate of Canada
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA). Read more
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies.
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Parm Bains · Member of Parliament
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies. Read more
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Kevin Waugh · Member of Parliament
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA). Read more
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies.
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Martin Champoux · Member of Parliament
Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies. Read more
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Arash Rahmani · Policy Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
The Temporary Foreign Workers Program (Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations) and its impact on the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Read more
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Reported by Michele Austin · In-house (organization)
- Janice Charette · Chief Negotiator to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA).
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.