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Lobbying by Writers Guild of Canada: 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

Writers Guild of Canada

Meetings this Parliament
13
With MPs
5
Since Nov 2021
42
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Jun 29, 2026.

Bills they've lobbied on

Named in their own descriptions of meetings or of their registration. Their words are quoted below each bill.

Who they meet

Since the current Parliament opened.

MPs

Institutions

  • House of Commons5
  • Canadian Heritage (PCH)3
  • Privy Council Office (PCO)1
  • Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)1
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)1
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)1
  • Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)1

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Dec 31, 2025 Receives government funding

Filed by Victoria Shen, Executive Director

Lobbyists

  • Neal McDougall · Assistant Executive Director
  • Victoria Shen · Executive Director

Institutions they may lobby: Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Senate of Canada, Telefilm Canada

What they're lobbying on (9)
  • Canadian cultural policies in the context of international trade and international trade agreements.
  • The Income Tax Act with respect to the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), specifically regarding the support of Canadian content, the role of Canadian screenwriters therein, and the certification points system.
  • The Copyright Act, with respect to authorship and ownership, copyright infringement and fair dealing, and the role of Canadian screenwriters.
  • Telefilm Canada, a program to support Canadian audio-visual production; specifically, with respect to supporting Canadian-written content and the development of new screenplays.
  • CRTC broadcasting reporting requirements, with respect to improving the accuracy of data measurement.
  • CRTC and Canadian content policies in general, with respect to strengthening and maintaining a viable Canadian production industry in a digital era and the role of Canadian screenwriters therein.
  • CBC/Radio-Canada, with respect to its mandate and appropriate levels of funding required to meet that mandate.
  • Canadian Film and Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), with respect to the certification points system and supporting the role of Canadian screenwriters.
  • Canada Media Fund, a program to support Canadian audio-visual production; specifically, with respect to supporting Canadian-written content and the development of new screenplays.

Registration 954272-278067-57. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Victoria Shen (26), Neal McDougall (15), Maureen Parker (1).

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Canadian cultural policies in the context of international trade and international trade agreements.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    CRTC and Canadian content policies in general, with respect to strengthening and maintaining a viable Canadian production industry in a digital era and the role of Canadian screenwriters therein. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Scott Shortliffe · Vice-President, Broadcasting, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
    CRTC and Canadian content policies in general, with respect to strengthening and maintaining a viable Canadian production industry in a digital era and the role of Canadian screenwriters therein. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Tao Fei · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Telefilm Canada, a program to support Canadian audio-visual production; specifically, with respect to supporting Canadian-written content and the development of new screenplays. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Brett Szmul · Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Canadian cultural policies in the context of international trade and international trade agreements.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    The Copyright Act, with respect to authorship and ownership, copyright infringement and fair dealing, and the role of Canadian screenwriters.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    The Copyright Act, with respect to authorship and ownership, copyright infringement and fair dealing, and the role of Canadian screenwriters.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    The Copyright Act, with respect to authorship and ownership, copyright infringement and fair dealing, and the role of Canadian screenwriters.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Manuela Tomic · Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    The Copyright Act, with respect to authorship and ownership, copyright infringement and fair dealing, and the role of Canadian screenwriters.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    The Copyright Act, with respect to authorship and ownership, copyright infringement and fair dealing, and the role of Canadian screenwriters. Read more

    CRTC and Canadian content policies in general, with respect to strengthening and maintaining a viable Canadian production industry in a digital era and the role of Canadian screenwriters therein.

    Canadian cultural policies in the context of international trade and international trade agreements.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    CBC/Radio-Canada, with respect to its mandate and appropriate levels of funding required to meet that mandate. Read more

    The Copyright Act, with respect to authorship and ownership, copyright infringement and fair dealing, and the role of Canadian screenwriters.

    Canadian cultural policies in the context of international trade and international trade agreements.

    CRTC and Canadian content policies in general, with respect to strengthening and maintaining a viable Canadian production industry in a digital era and the role of Canadian screenwriters therein.

    The Income Tax Act with respect to the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), specifically regarding the support of Canadian content, the role of Canadian screenwriters therein, and the certification points system.

    Canada Media Fund, a program to support Canadian audio-visual production; specifically, with respect to supporting Canadian-written content and the development of new screenplays.

    Telefilm Canada, a program to support Canadian audio-visual production; specifically, with respect to supporting Canadian-written content and the development of new screenplays.

    Canadian Film and Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), with respect to the certification points system and supporting the role of Canadian screenwriters.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    The Copyright Act, with respect to authorship and ownership, copyright infringement and fair dealing, and the role of Canadian screenwriters. Read more

    CRTC and Canadian content policies in general, with respect to strengthening and maintaining a viable Canadian production industry in a digital era and the role of Canadian screenwriters therein.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Miro Froehlich · Director of Policy, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
    • Nasser Haidar · Policy Advisor, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
    • Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
    Canadian cultural policies in the context of international trade and international trade agreements.

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Matthew O'Connell · Policy Advisor at the Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Arts and CultureIntellectual Property

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Vicky Eatrides · Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
    • Nathalie Théberge · Vice-Chairperson, Broadcasting, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)

    Arts and CultureBroadcasting

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Isabelle Mondou · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Cultural Affairs, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Arts and CultureIntellectual Property

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Shristi Radhakrishnan · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Arts and CultureIntellectual Property

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Jaxson Khan · Sr Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Arts and CultureIntellectual Property

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Anton Lori · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
    • Darren Hall · Policy Advisor, House of Commons

    Arts and CultureBroadcasting

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Vicky Eatrides · Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
    • Adam Scott · Vice-Chairperson, Telecommunications, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
    • Scott Hutton · Chief, Consumer, Research and Communications, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)

    Arts and CultureBroadcasting

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Matthew Gray · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Arts and CultureBroadcasting

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Matthew Gray · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Arts and CultureBroadcasting

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Bram Abramson · Commissioner, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)

    Arts and CultureBroadcasting

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Matthew Gray · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Arts and CultureBroadcasting

    Official report

  • Reported by Victoria Shen · In-house (organization)

    • Sara Korajian Rankin · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Brian MacKay · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Intellectual Property

    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.