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Lobbying by Canadian Media Producers Association: 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 Media Producers Association

Meetings this Parliament
116
With MPs
52
Since Nov 2021
298
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 22, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Apr 29, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Reynolds Mastin, President and Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Alain Strati · Senior Vice President
  • Andrew Addison · Vice President, Communications, Marketing & Membership
  • Lisa Broadfoot · Vice President, Industry and Business Affairs
  • Liz Shorten · Chief Operating Officer
  • Nicholas Schiavo · Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations
  • Reynolds Mastin · President and Chief Executive Officer
  • Tracey Friesen? · Managing Vice-President, CMPA-BC

Institutions they may lobby: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Competition Tribunal (CT), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), 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), National Film Board (NFB), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada, Telefilm Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

What they're lobbying on (16)
  • Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any artificial intelligence (AI) policies or regulations, including the National AI Strategy.
  • Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.
  • Seeking to ensure that producers are able to receive labour market opinions in a timely manner
  • Seeking to ensure that appropriate Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) in the film and television industry are exempt from the 4-year cap on working in Canada as provided in the Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
  • Seeking the creation of new private investment incentives through modifications to the Income Tax Act or other appropriate legislation
  • Seeking CRTC-mandated contributions by internet service providers, wireless service providers, and online broadcasters to the creation and presentation of Canadian programming from the independent production sector
  • Request funding for the creation of a mentorship program aimed at developing skill sets and acquiring work experience in the film, television and interactive media industry.
  • Participation in Creative Export Canada via the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion
  • Participating in guideline consultations for all programs administered by Telefilm Canada
  • Funding from Canadian Heritage for the production of annual research report "Profile: An Economic Report on the Canadian Film and Television Industry"
  • Department of Canadian Heritage co-production policy with regard to international production treaties
  • CRTC Canadian program certification relating to criteria used to determine Canadian content of productions
  • Canadian Audio-Visual Certification - relating to criteria for obtaining CAVCO certification of a production
  • Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program
  • Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.
  • Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

Registration 916743-259-75. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet
  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Kamal Khera · Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming. Read more

    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming. Read more

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Tao Fei · Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Seeking CRTC-mandated contributions by internet service providers, wireless service providers, and online broadcasters to the creation and presentation of Canadian programming from the independent production sector Read more

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming. Read more

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Marc Miller · Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture
    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Kaitlyn Jonescu · Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program Read more

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Madeleine Chenette · Member of Parliament
    • Tao Fei · Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act. Read more

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Madeleine Chenette · Member of Parliament
    • Tao Fei · Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming. Read more

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming. Read more

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Miled Hill · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act. Read more

    Seeking CRTC-mandated contributions by internet service providers, wireless service providers, and online broadcasters to the creation and presentation of Canadian programming from the independent production sector

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act. Read more

    Seeking CRTC-mandated contributions by internet service providers, wireless service providers, and online broadcasters to the creation and presentation of Canadian programming from the independent production sector

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Tao Fei · Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act. Read more

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming. Read more

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Hilary Leftick · Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Tao Fei · Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act. Read more

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    CRTC Canadian program certification relating to criteria used to determine Canadian content of productions

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Scott Shortliffe · Vice-President, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming. Read more

    Seeking CRTC-mandated contributions by internet service providers, wireless service providers, and online broadcasters to the creation and presentation of Canadian programming from the independent production sector

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Mark Wiseman · Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Michael Willmott · Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada, Los Angeles, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Sylvie Bédard · Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming. Read more

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Tao Fei · Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act. Read more

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    CRTC Canadian program certification relating to criteria used to determine Canadian content of productions

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Marc Miller · Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture
    • Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming. Read more

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Janice Charette · Chief Trade Negotiator, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Isabelle Mondou · Deputy Clerk, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Francis Bilodeau · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    and 1 more
    • Marie-Pier Fontaine · Deputy Director, Strategic Policy Alignment, Office of the Chief Trade Negotiator, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act. Read more

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Miled Hill · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming. Read more

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Francis Bilodeau · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Hilary Leftick · Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming. Read more

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Brandan Rowe · Chief of Staff, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Alex Axiotis-Perez · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Operations to the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming. Read more

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Aaron Wudrick · Director of Policy, House of Commons
    • Andrew Evans · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    • Claudia Gallant · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming. Read more

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming. Read more

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Varun Srivatsan · Director of Policy to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming. Read more

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act.

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Official report

  • Reported by Reynolds Mastin · In-house (organization)

    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act. Read more

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

    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.