Organization
The Writers' Union of Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 14
- With MPs
- 5
- Since Nov 2021
- 31
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 23, 2026.
Lobbying by The Writers' Union of Canada: 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 Aug 20, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by John Degen, Chief Executive Officer
Lobbyists
- John Degen · Chief Executive Officer
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Council for the Arts, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Senate of Canada, Service Canada (ServCan)
What they're lobbying on (9)Hide details
- Canada's international trade negotiations. We seek to make sure the longstanding exemption of cultural programs and protections from trade negotiations is maintained.
- Artificial Intelligence. Regulation of artificial intelligence developers and operators in Canada, specifically concerning the interaction of these companies with Canada's Copyright Act and the established rights under that Act for Canada's creative professionals
- The creation and marketing of intellectual property, and related laws and regulations.
- We are seeking amendment of the Copyright Act to better protect the market for educational copying in Canada.
- Tax exemption for subsistence arts grants.
- Targeted funding for promotion of Canadian books to international markets.
- Strategic investment into private health benefit programs for artists.
- Increase to Public Lending Right program budget.
- Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools.
Registration 848292-272864-31. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Diakaria Diallo · Regional Advisor, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Victoria Perak · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
The creation and marketing of intellectual property, and related laws and regulations. Read more
Canada's international trade negotiations. We seek to make sure the longstanding exemption of cultural programs and protections from trade negotiations is maintained.
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools.
Artificial Intelligence. Regulation of artificial intelligence developers and operators in Canada, specifically concerning the interaction of these companies with Canada's Copyright Act and the established rights under that Act for Canada's creative professionals
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Cédrick Devedeux Delorme · Deputy Director, Canada Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
The creation and marketing of intellectual property, and related laws and regulations. Read more
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools.
Canada's international trade negotiations. We seek to make sure the longstanding exemption of cultural programs and protections from trade negotiations is maintained.
Artificial Intelligence. Regulation of artificial intelligence developers and operators in Canada, specifically concerning the interaction of these companies with Canada's Copyright Act and the established rights under that Act for Canada's creative professionals
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Michel Sabbagh · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Charlene Budnisky · Senior Director, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
The creation and marketing of intellectual property, and related laws and regulations. Read more
Canada's international trade negotiations. We seek to make sure the longstanding exemption of cultural programs and protections from trade negotiations is maintained.
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Laura Colleony · Regional Advisor, Quebec, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Anthony Laporte · Strategic Advisor, Implementation and Delivery, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
The creation and marketing of intellectual property, and related laws and regulations. Read more
Canada's international trade negotiations. We seek to make sure the longstanding exemption of cultural programs and protections from trade negotiations is maintained.
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools.
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Connor Fisher · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools. Read more
Increase to Public Lending Right program budget.
Artificial Intelligence. Regulation of artificial intelligence developers and operators in Canada, specifically concerning the interaction of these companies with Canada's Copyright Act and the established rights under that Act for Canada's creative professionals
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Francis Bilodeau · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Isabelle Mondou · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools. Read more
The creation and marketing of intellectual property, and related laws and regulations.
Artificial Intelligence. Regulation of artificial intelligence developers and operators in Canada, specifically concerning the interaction of these companies with Canada's Copyright Act and the established rights under that Act for Canada's creative professionals
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Marc Miller · Minister of Canadian Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- David Myles · Parliamentary Secretary, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Patrick Blanar · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools. Read more
Artificial Intelligence. Regulation of artificial intelligence developers and operators in Canada, specifically concerning the interaction of these companies with Canada's Copyright Act and the established rights under that Act for Canada's creative professionals
The creation and marketing of intellectual property, and related laws and regulations.
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Isabelle Mondou · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools. Read more
The creation and marketing of intellectual property, and related laws and regulations.
Artificial Intelligence. Regulation of artificial intelligence developers and operators in Canada, specifically concerning the interaction of these companies with Canada's Copyright Act and the established rights under that Act for Canada's creative professionals
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Madeleine Chenette · Member of Parliament
The creation and marketing of intellectual property, and related laws and regulations. Read more
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools.
Artificial Intelligence. Regulation of artificial intelligence developers and operators in Canada, specifically concerning the interaction of these companies with Canada's Copyright Act and the established rights under that Act for Canada's creative professionals
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Martin Champoux · Member of Parliament
- Fares Al Soud · Member of Parliament
- Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Connor Fisher · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
and 1 moreShow fewer
- Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools. Read more
Artificial Intelligence. Regulation of artificial intelligence developers and operators in Canada, specifically concerning the interaction of these companies with Canada's Copyright Act and the established rights under that Act for Canada's creative professionals
The creation and marketing of intellectual property, and related laws and regulations.
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Rachael Thomas · Member of Parliament
- Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Samir Chhabra · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Patrick Blanar · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
The creation and marketing of intellectual property, and related laws and regulations. Read more
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools.
Artificial Intelligence. Regulation of artificial intelligence developers and operators in Canada, specifically concerning the interaction of these companies with Canada's Copyright Act and the established rights under that Act for Canada's creative professionals
-
Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Nathaniel Erskine-Smith · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools. Read more
Tax exemption for subsistence arts grants.
Artificial Intelligence. Regulation of artificial intelligence developers and operators in Canada, specifically concerning the interaction of these companies with Canada's Copyright Act and the established rights under that Act for Canada's creative professionals
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools. Read more
Artificial Intelligence. Regulation of artificial intelligence developers and operators in Canada, specifically concerning the interaction of these companies with Canada's Copyright Act and the established rights under that Act for Canada's creative professionals
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Julie Dzerowicz · Member of Parliament
The creation and marketing of intellectual property, and related laws and regulations. Read more
Tax exemption for subsistence arts grants.
We are seeking amendment of the Copyright Act to better protect the market for educational copying in Canada.
Copyright Act. Advocating for legislation and regulation aimed at better defining fair dealing for education, and remuneration for copying in schools.
Increase to Public Lending Right program budget.
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Director of Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Arts and CultureIntellectual Property
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Michelle Rempel Garner · Member of Parliament
- Anita Vandenbeld · Member of Parliament
- Lisa Hepfner · Member of Parliament
- Colin Deacon · Senator, Senate of Canada
and 1 moreShow fewer
- Tony Van Bynen · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Arts and CultureIntellectual Property
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Jasmine Gill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Arts and CultureBudgetIntellectual PropertyLabour
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Samir Chhabra · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Amy Awad · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Arts and CultureIntellectual PropertyLabour
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Christophe Cinqmars-Viau · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Arts and CultureBudgetIntellectual Property
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Sara Korajian · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Arts and CultureBudgetIntellectual PropertyLabour
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Julie Dabrusin · Member of Parliament
Arts and CultureBudgetIntellectual PropertyLabour
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Patrick Blanar · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Jennifer Pender-Alves · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Thomas Owen Ripley · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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- Mark Schaan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Samir Chhabra · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Arts and CultureBudgetIntellectual PropertyLabour
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Julie Dzerowicz · Member of Parliament
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Reported by John Degen · In-house (organization)
- Sara Korajian · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Arts and CultureBudgetIntellectual 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.