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Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
- Meetings this Parliament
- 9
- With MPs
- 2
- Since Nov 2021
- 58
- Active registrations
- 0
Most recent reported meeting: May 27, 2026.
Lobbying by Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN): 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
Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) has no active registration. Organizations must register once paid lobbying passes the legal threshold, and their registration ends when it stops.
Reported meetings
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Darren Choi · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Inform the government's approach to Artificial Intelligence with the goal of ensuring that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Read more
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Dan Whalen · Sr Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Samir Chhabra · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Simon Wood · Sr Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Inform the government's approach to Artificial Intelligence with the goal of ensuring that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- David Myles · MP
- Darren Choi · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- tao Fei · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Ethan Nylen · Chief of Staff, House of Commons
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- Anika Riopel · Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Inform the government's approach to Artificial Intelligence with the goal of ensuring that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Miled Hill · Sr Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Inform the government's approach to Artificial Intelligence with the goal of ensuring that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Identity and Culture, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Hilary Leftick · Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Madison Taipalus · Sr Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Darren Choi · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
and 1 moreShow fewer
- Taous Fei · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Inform the government's approach to Artificial Intelligence with the goal of ensuring that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Read more
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- David Myles · MP
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment. Read more
Inform the government's approach to Artificial Intelligence with the goal of ensuring that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment. Read more
Amendments to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- René Cormier · Senator, Senate of Canada
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment. Read more
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Patrick Blanar · Director General Copyright and Trademark Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment. Read more
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Jwane Izzetpanah · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons
- Andrew Evans · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
- Darren Hall · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
Amendments to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Read more
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Kevin Waugh · Member of Parliament
- Damien C. Kurek · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Copyright policy with respect to private copying levies and their applicability to digital media. Read more
Amendments to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.
Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulations in the context of evolving television, radio and online/digital broadcasting frameworks.
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment.
Amendments to the Broadcasting Act - to ensure that the Broadcasting Act protects and supports Canadian music creators and their works in the digital environment.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Alexandre Boulerice · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Amendments to the Broadcasting Act - to ensure that the Broadcasting Act protects and supports Canadian music creators and their works in the digital environment. Read more
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment.
Amendments to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.
Copyright policy with respect to private copying levies and their applicability to digital media.
Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulations in the context of evolving television, radio and online/digital broadcasting frameworks.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Amy Awad · Director General, Digital and Creative Marketplace, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Terence Stechysin · Director, Copyright Policy and Investment Review, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Ramzi Saad · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Amendments to the Broadcasting Act - to ensure that the Broadcasting Act protects and supports Canadian music creators and their works in the digital environment. Read more
Copyright policy with respect to private copying levies and their applicability to digital media.
Amendments to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment.
Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulations in the context of evolving television, radio and online/digital broadcasting frameworks.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Mark Schaan · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Artificial Intelligence), Privy Council Office (PCO)
Amendments to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Read more
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Dominic Morin · Senior Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Amendments to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Read more
Copyright policy with respect to private copying levies and their applicability to digital media.
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Matthew O'Connell · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment. Read more
Amendments to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Patrick Blanar · Director General Copyright and Trademark Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Tanya Peatt · Senior Project Leader, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Amendments to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Read more
Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment.
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- René Cormier · Senator, Senate of Canada
Arts and CultureIntellectual Property
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- bronwen Jervis · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Matthew O'Connell · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intellectual Property
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Cultural Affairs, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Owen Ripley · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Cultural Affairs, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Arts and CultureBroadcastingIntellectual Property
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Brian MacKay · Director of Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Matthew Gray · Conseiller en politiques, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Dominic Morin · Senior Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Arts and CultureIntellectual Property
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Patrick Blanar · Director General Copyright and Trademark Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Tanya Peatt · Senior Project Leader, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Surdas Mohit · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intellectual Property
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Shristi Radhakrishnan · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Jaxson Khan · Sr Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Matthew O'Connell · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intellectual Property
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Patrick Blanar · Director General Copyright and Trademark Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Surdas Mohit · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intellectual PropertyScience and Technology
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Reported by Maurice Rioux · Consultant
- Patrick Blanar · Director General Copyright and Trademark Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intellectual 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.