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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)

    • Tao Fei · Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Kaitlyn Jonescu · 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, or Copyright Act. Read more

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Department of Canadian Heritage co-production policy with regard to international production treaties

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

    Official report

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

    • Hilary Leftick · Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Canadian Audio-Visual Certification - relating to criteria for obtaining CAVCO certification of a production Read more

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

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

    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 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 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

    Official report

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

    • Brandan Rowe · Chief of Staff to the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
    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.

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications 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)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
    • Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Canadian Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications 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)

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

    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming.

    Official report

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

    • Rechie Valdez · Minister of Women and Gender Equality (Minister) and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
    • Nathanielle Morin · Senior Regional Advisor for Quebec to the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), 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, 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)

    • Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Canadian Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian 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

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications 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)

    • Isabelle Mondou · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Blair McMurren · Acting Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Cultural Affairs, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, or Copyright Act. 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 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)

    • Miled Hill · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    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, 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)

    • Ajay Nandalall · Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    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

    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, 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)

    • Carina Gabriele · Director of Policy to the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), 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, 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)

    • Klara Mancini-Hupel · Quebec Regional Advisor to the Minister of AI and Digital Innovation, 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, 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)

    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications 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)

    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, or Copyright Act.

    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, or Copyright Act.

    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)

    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.

    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, or Copyright Act.

    Official report

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

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications 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)

    Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications 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)

    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

    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, 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, or Copyright Act.

    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)

    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, 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)

    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, or Copyright Act.

    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, 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)

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

    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

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.