Organization
ACTRA Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists
- Meetings this Parliament
- 16
- With MPs
- 2
- Since Nov 2021
- 64
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Jul 30, 2026.
Lobbying by ACTRA Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingRegistrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Jul 30, 2026
Filed by Marie Kelly, National Executive Director
Lobbyists
- Anna Bucci · Senior Director Finance, ITDS & Operations
- Brian Doe Chua · ACTRA National Vice President
- Chris Cornish · Branch Representative & Federal Outreach Coordinator
- Christine Basdeo · Senior Director Collective Bargaining, People & Legal Services
- Eleanor Noble · ACTRA National President
- Kent Sikstrom · Director of Policy
- Marie Kelly · National Executive Director
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Film Board (NFB), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (18)Hide details
- Detail title: Bill S-206 - National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Aspects that are the object of the lobbying: Supporting Bill S-206, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income, with respect to ensuring that the framework considers the economic circumstances of professional performers and other self-employed, contract and intermittent workers in Canada's cultural sector.
- Title: International Mobility Program and Business Visitor Provisions for Performers in Commercial and Audiovisual Production Description: ACTRA is seeking to better understand how the International Mobility Program - including the C-14 significant benefit work permit exemption (IRPR R205(a)) for film and television production workers - and the business visitor exemption (IRPR R186(a)) are applied, consulted on, and monitored as they relate to international performers working in Canada's audiovisual sector, with particular focus on commercial and advertising production. ACTRA is exploring whether existing consultation practices and regulatory thresholds appropriately balance Canada's interest in facilitating international productions and skilled talent mobility with protecting work opportunities for Canadian performers.
- Title: Labour protections for performers in digital and AI-mediated productions Description: Federal labour policy and labour standards as they apply to performers working in digital, online, and artificial intelligence-mediated productions, including collective bargaining protections, enforceability of performer rights, and measures addressing precarious work and non-traditional production models in the screen-based industries.
- Title: International trade negotiations affecting Canada's audiovisual and cultural sector Description: Government of Canada positions in international trade negotiations and reviews, including Canada-United States discussions and the CUSMA review process, as they relate to cultural policy measures, broadcasting regulation, online streaming obligations, and the economic impact on employment and production in Canada's audiovisual sector.
- Title: Federal procurement standards for advertising and communications production Description: Federal government procurement policies and contracting practices for advertising and communications services, including the application of performer labour standards, requirements for union-covered productions, and ethical procurement expectations for the use of performers and creative services in government-funded advertising and public communications.
- Title: Use of copyrighted performances in artificial intelligence training and generative AI systems Description: Amendments to Canada's Copyright Act and related policy measures regarding the use of copyrighted performances and audiovisual works in the training and operation of artificial intelligence systems, including requirements for consent, compensation, and recognition of performers' moral rights, as well as protections against unauthorized reproduction, voice cloning, and synthetic performances.
- Title: Federal artificial intelligence governance framework and performer rights protections Description: Development of the Government of Canada's artificial intelligence policy and regulatory framework, including the forthcoming national AI strategy, with respect to consent requirements for the use of performers' name, image and likeness, digital identity protections, reputational harm, takedown and enforcement mechanisms, and accountability obligations for AI systems that generate or replicate performances.
- Copyright legislation – Updating Canada's Copyright Act to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright and Audio Visual Treaties and deal with threats from unchecked generative artificial intelligence to performers' livelihoods.
- Bill C-27 with respect to artificial intelligence and future regulations to protect the rights of Canadian performers from its misuse.
- Television, broadcasting and telecommunications regulation as it relates to programming and Canadian content.
- Telefilm Canada, with respect to increased, longterm government investment.
- Status of the Artist Act, with respect to the ongoing improvement of the socio-economic circumstances of Canadian artists.
- National Film Board, with respect to increased, longterm government investment.
- Income Tax averaging for Artists: Propose amendments to the Income Tax Act to re-instate income tax averaging for artists.
- Factoring in diversity for groups or entities receiving public funding.
- Canadian Media Fund, with respect to increased longterm government investment and the maintenance of Canadian content requirements for eligibility.
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, with respect to increased, longterm government investment.
- Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, with respect to amending the Broadcasting Act, the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings.
Registration 943887-243102-45. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Emily Grant · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor and Assistant, Senate of Canada
- Kim Pate · Canadian Senator, Senate of Canada
Detail title: Bill S-206 - National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Aspects that are the object of the lobbying: Supporting Bill S-206, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income, with respect to ensuring that the framework considers the economic circumstances of professional performers and other self-employed, contract and intermittent workers in Canada's cultural sector. Read more
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Alfred Burgesson · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Anushka Kurian · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Simon Wood · Senior Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Title: Federal artificial intelligence governance framework and performer rights protections Description: Development of the Government of Canada's artificial intelligence policy and regulatory framework, including the forthcoming national AI strategy, with respect to consent requirements for the use of performers' name, image and likeness, digital identity protections, reputational harm, takedown and enforcement mechanisms, and accountability obligations for AI systems that generate or replicate performances. Read more
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Remzi Cej · Assistant Director, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Sheila Jain · Policy Analyst, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Angela Reyes · Senior Program Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Tehjae Tsukada · Policy Analyst, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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- Sayat Bulur · Senior Program and Policy Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Title: International Mobility Program and Business Visitor Provisions for Performers in Commercial and Audiovisual Production Description: ACTRA is seeking to better understand how the International Mobility Program - including the C-14 significant benefit work permit exemption (IRPR R205(a)) for film and television production workers - and the business visitor exemption (IRPR R186(a)) are applied, consulted on, and monitored as they relate to international performers working in Canada's audiovisual sector, with particular focus on commercial and advertising production. ACTRA is exploring whether existing consultation practices and regulatory thresholds appropriately balance Canada's interest in facilitating international productions and skilled talent mobility with protecting work opportunities for Canadian performers. Read more
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Francis Bilodeau · Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Blair McMurren · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Title: Federal artificial intelligence governance framework and performer rights protections Description: Development of the Government of Canada's artificial intelligence policy and regulatory framework, including the forthcoming national AI strategy, with respect to consent requirements for the use of performers' name, image and likeness, digital identity protections, reputational harm, takedown and enforcement mechanisms, and accountability obligations for AI systems that generate or replicate performances. Read more
Title: Use of copyrighted performances in artificial intelligence training and generative AI systems Description: Amendments to Canada's Copyright Act and related policy measures regarding the use of copyrighted performances and audiovisual works in the training and operation of artificial intelligence systems, including requirements for consent, compensation, and recognition of performers' moral rights, as well as protections against unauthorized reproduction, voice cloning, and synthetic performances.
Copyright legislation – Updating Canada's Copyright Act to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright and Audio Visual Treaties and deal with threats from unchecked generative artificial intelligence to performers' livelihoods.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Tao Fei · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Telefilm Canada, with respect to increased, longterm government investment.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Elliott Lockington · Chief of Staff, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
- Annahat Kochhar · Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
- Elizabeth Wong · Policy Advisor, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Title: International trade negotiations affecting Canada's audiovisual and cultural sector Description: Government of Canada positions in international trade negotiations and reviews, including Canada-United States discussions and the CUSMA review process, as they relate to cultural policy measures, broadcasting regulation, online streaming obligations, and the economic impact on employment and production in Canada's audiovisual sector. Read more
Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, with respect to amending the Broadcasting Act, the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings.
Title: Federal procurement standards for advertising and communications production Description: Federal government procurement policies and contracting practices for advertising and communications services, including the application of performer labour standards, requirements for union-covered productions, and ethical procurement expectations for the use of performers and creative services in government-funded advertising and public communications.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Alfred Burgesson · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Benjamin Ebadi · Policy Advisor (Policy & Stakeholder Relations Advisor), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Title: Federal artificial intelligence governance framework and performer rights protections Description: Development of the Government of Canada's artificial intelligence policy and regulatory framework, including the forthcoming national AI strategy, with respect to consent requirements for the use of performers' name, image and likeness, digital identity protections, reputational harm, takedown and enforcement mechanisms, and accountability obligations for AI systems that generate or replicate performances. Read more
Bill C-27 with respect to artificial intelligence and future regulations to protect the rights of Canadian performers from its misuse.
Title: Use of copyrighted performances in artificial intelligence training and generative AI systems Description: Amendments to Canada's Copyright Act and related policy measures regarding the use of copyrighted performances and audiovisual works in the training and operation of artificial intelligence systems, including requirements for consent, compensation, and recognition of performers' moral rights, as well as protections against unauthorized reproduction, voice cloning, and synthetic performances.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Brett Szmul · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Liane Kotler · Director of Communications, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, with respect to amending the Broadcasting Act, the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings. Read more
Title: Labour protections for performers in digital and AI-mediated productions Description: Federal labour policy and labour standards as they apply to performers working in digital, online, and artificial intelligence-mediated productions, including collective bargaining protections, enforceability of performer rights, and measures addressing precarious work and non-traditional production models in the screen-based industries.
Title: Federal artificial intelligence governance framework and performer rights protections Description: Development of the Government of Canada's artificial intelligence policy and regulatory framework, including the forthcoming national AI strategy, with respect to consent requirements for the use of performers' name, image and likeness, digital identity protections, reputational harm, takedown and enforcement mechanisms, and accountability obligations for AI systems that generate or replicate performances.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Miro Froehlich · Director of Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Alex Axiotis-Perez · Deputy Chief of Staff & Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Title: International trade negotiations affecting Canada's audiovisual and cultural sector Description: Government of Canada positions in international trade negotiations and reviews, including Canada-United States discussions and the CUSMA review process, as they relate to cultural policy measures, broadcasting regulation, online streaming obligations, and the economic impact on employment and production in Canada's audiovisual sector. Read more
Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, with respect to amending the Broadcasting Act, the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Tao Fei · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Title: Federal procurement standards for advertising and communications production Description: Federal government procurement policies and contracting practices for advertising and communications services, including the application of performer labour standards, requirements for union-covered productions, and ethical procurement expectations for the use of performers and creative services in government-funded advertising and public communications. Read more
Title: Use of copyrighted performances in artificial intelligence training and generative AI systems Description: Amendments to Canada's Copyright Act and related policy measures regarding the use of copyrighted performances and audiovisual works in the training and operation of artificial intelligence systems, including requirements for consent, compensation, and recognition of performers' moral rights, as well as protections against unauthorized reproduction, voice cloning, and synthetic performances.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- David Myles · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Lily Collier · Parliamentary Intern, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Anika Riopel · Atlantic Advisor & Parliamentary Secretary Assistant, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Title: Federal artificial intelligence governance framework and performer rights protections Description: Development of the Government of Canada's artificial intelligence policy and regulatory framework, including the forthcoming national AI strategy, with respect to consent requirements for the use of performers' name, image and likeness, digital identity protections, reputational harm, takedown and enforcement mechanisms, and accountability obligations for AI systems that generate or replicate performances. Read more
Title: Use of copyrighted performances in artificial intelligence training and generative AI systems Description: Amendments to Canada's Copyright Act and related policy measures regarding the use of copyrighted performances and audiovisual works in the training and operation of artificial intelligence systems, including requirements for consent, compensation, and recognition of performers' moral rights, as well as protections against unauthorized reproduction, voice cloning, and synthetic performances.
Copyright legislation – Updating Canada's Copyright Act to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright and Audio Visual Treaties and deal with threats from unchecked generative artificial intelligence to performers' livelihoods.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Copyright legislation – Updating Canada's Copyright Act to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright and Audio Visual Treaties and deal with threats from unchecked generative artificial intelligence to performers' livelihoods. Read more
Title: Use of copyrighted performances in artificial intelligence training and generative AI systems Description: Amendments to Canada's Copyright Act and related policy measures regarding the use of copyrighted performances and audiovisual works in the training and operation of artificial intelligence systems, including requirements for consent, compensation, and recognition of performers' moral rights, as well as protections against unauthorized reproduction, voice cloning, and synthetic performances.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Title: International trade negotiations affecting Canada's audiovisual and cultural sector Description: Government of Canada positions in international trade negotiations and reviews, including Canada-United States discussions and the CUSMA review process, as they relate to cultural policy measures, broadcasting regulation, online streaming obligations, and the economic impact on employment and production in Canada's audiovisual sector. Read more
Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, with respect to amending the Broadcasting Act, the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Hilary Leftick · Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Title: Federal artificial intelligence governance framework and performer rights protections Description: Development of the Government of Canada's artificial intelligence policy and regulatory framework, including the forthcoming national AI strategy, with respect to consent requirements for the use of performers' name, image and likeness, digital identity protections, reputational harm, takedown and enforcement mechanisms, and accountability obligations for AI systems that generate or replicate performances. Read more
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Dominic LeBlanc · President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs
- Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Brandan Rowe · Chief of Staff, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, with respect to amending the Broadcasting Act, the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings. Read more
Title: International trade negotiations affecting Canada's audiovisual and cultural sector Description: Government of Canada positions in international trade negotiations and reviews, including Canada-United States discussions and the CUSMA review process, as they relate to cultural policy measures, broadcasting regulation, online streaming obligations, and the economic impact on employment and production in Canada's audiovisual sector.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Brandan Rowe · Chief of Staff, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, with respect to amending the Broadcasting Act, the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings. Read more
Title: International trade negotiations affecting Canada's audiovisual and cultural sector Description: Government of Canada positions in international trade negotiations and reviews, including Canada-United States discussions and the CUSMA review process, as they relate to cultural policy measures, broadcasting regulation, online streaming obligations, and the economic impact on employment and production in Canada's audiovisual sector.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Jagmeet Singh · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Television, broadcasting and telecommunications regulation as it relates to programming and Canadian content. Read more
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, with respect to increased, longterm government investment.
Copyright legislation – Updating Canada's Copyright Act to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright and Audio Visual Treaties.
Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, with respect to amending the Broadcasting Act, the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings.
Bill C-27 with respect to artificial intelligence and future regulations to protect the rights of Canadian performers from its misuse.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Patrick Blanar · Director, Copyright and Trademark Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Tanya Peatt · Senior Project Leader with Copyright and Trademark Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Bill C-27 with respect to artificial intelligence and future regulations to protect the rights of Canadian performers from its misuse. Read more
Copyright legislation – Updating Canada's Copyright Act to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright and Audio Visual Treaties.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Madona Radi · Director General, Arts and Cultural Sector Strategy Branch, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Michel Sabbagh · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Jocelyn Girard · Director of Audiovisual Policy and Partnerships, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, with respect to increased, longterm government investment. Read more
Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, with respect to amending the Broadcasting Act, the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings.
Factoring in diversity for groups or entities receiving public funding.
Television, broadcasting and telecommunications regulation as it relates to programming and Canadian content.
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Greg McLean · Member of Parliament
Arts and CultureBroadcasting
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Tim Logan · Policy advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Arts and CultureBroadcastingIntellectual Property
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Matthew O'Connell · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
BroadcastingIntellectual Property
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Miya Taylor · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
Arts and CultureIntellectual Property
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Gord Johns · Member of Parliament
Arts and CultureBroadcastingLabour
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Reported by Marie Kelly · In-house (organization)
- Brian Masse · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Arts and CultureIntellectual Property
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.