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Lobbying by Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT): 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

Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT)

Meetings this Parliament
11
With MPs
6
Since Nov 2021
11
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Oct 8, 2026.

Who they meet

Since the current Parliament opened.

MPs

Institutions

  • House of Commons6
  • Canadian Heritage (PCH)4
  • Finance Canada (FIN)1

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Jun 30, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Brad Lepp, Executive Director

Lobbyists

  • Ainslee Jessiman · Membership and Communications Manager
  • Brad Lepp · Executive Director

Institutions they may lobby: Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage (PCH), Finance Canada (FIN), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Senate of Canada

What they're lobbying on (5)
  • PACT engages with decision makers to encourage policy considerations pertaining to Canada's theatre sector and how it may be impacted by the National AI Strategy "AI for All", and the Creative Technologies Fund. Meeting with decision makers for information gathering, impact sharing, and clarity pertaining to the program delivery.
  • Support for investment for theatres via the Canada Council for the Arts. PACT engages with decision makers to encourage increasing the funding available to be disseminated through the programs of the Canada Council for the Arts. We meet with leadership as part of Meeting information gathering, impact sharing, sector updates, and clarity pertaining to the program delivery. PACT does receive operating funding through the Canada Council for the Arts, but advocates generally on behalf of its member theatres as a whole, not individual applicants or recipients.
  • Support for theatres from both the Canadian Arts Training Fund and the Canadian Arts Presentation Fund. PACT engages with decision makers to encourage increasing the funding available to be disseminated through these programs. Meeting with decision makers for information gathering, impact sharing, and clarity pertaining to the program delivery. PACT does not receive funding through these programs, but advocates generally on behalf of its member theatres as a whole, not individual applicants or recipients.
  • Support for theatres from the Building Community Strong Fund. Engaging in conversations to encourage the explicit inclusion of theatres and cultural centers as eligible under the new BCSF as they develop the funding parameters and guidelines. PACT is not set to access this program, but is advocating generally on behalf of our members.
  • Support for the creation of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit. Similar to the success of the Canadian Film and Television Production Tax Credit, a coalition of engagers and unions from the creative industries are asking the government to invest in a job accelerator program for the performing arts. Similar initiatives are in place in competitor markets, and in order to be competitive, our industry requires access to comparable tools. The result would be a catalyst for job creation and promote Canadian cultural sovereignty. PACT would not benefit directly from funding through such a program, but advocates on behalf of its theatre members as a whole.

Registration 963344-384226-2. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Brad Lepp · In-house (organization)

    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Support for the creation of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit. Similar to the success of the Canadian Film and Television Production Tax Credit, a coalition of engagers and unions from the creative industries are asking the government to invest in a job accelerator program for the performing arts. Similar initiatives are in place in competitor markets, and in order to be competitive, our industry requires access to comparable tools. The result would be a catalyst for job creation and promote Canadian cultural sovereignty. PACT would not benefit directly from funding through such a program, but advocates on behalf of its theatre members as a whole. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Brad Lepp · In-house (organization)

    Support for the creation of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit. Similar to the success of the Canadian Film and Television Production Tax Credit, a coalition of engagers and unions from the creative industries are asking the government to invest in a job accelerator program for the performing arts. Similar initiatives are in place in competitor markets, and in order to be competitive, our industry requires access to comparable tools. The result would be a catalyst for job creation and promote Canadian cultural sovereignty. PACT would not benefit directly from funding through such a program, but advocates on behalf of its theatre members as a whole. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Brad Lepp · In-house (organization)

    Support for investment for theatres via the Canada Council for the Arts. PACT engages with decision makers to encourage increasing the funding available to be disseminated through the programs of the Canada Council for the Arts. We meet with leadership as part of Meeting information gathering, impact sharing, sector updates, and clarity pertaining to the program delivery. PACT does receive operating funding through the Canada Council for the Arts, but advocates generally on behalf of its member theatres as a whole, not individual applicants or recipients. Read more

    Support for theatres from the Building Community Strong Fund. Engaging in conversations to encourage the explicit inclusion of theatres and cultural centers as eligible under the new BCSF as they develop the funding parameters and guidelines. PACT is not set to access this program, but is advocating generally on behalf of our members.

    Support for the creation of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit. Similar to the success of the Canadian Film and Television Production Tax Credit, a coalition of engagers and unions from the creative industries are asking the government to invest in a job accelerator program for the performing arts. Similar initiatives are in place in competitor markets, and in order to be competitive, our industry requires access to comparable tools. The result would be a catalyst for job creation and promote Canadian cultural sovereignty. PACT would not benefit directly from funding through such a program, but advocates on behalf of its theatre members as a whole.

    Official report

  • Reported by Brad Lepp · In-house (organization)

    Support for the creation of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit. Similar to the success of the Canadian Film and Television Production Tax Credit, a coalition of engagers and unions from the creative industries are asking the government to invest in a job accelerator program for the performing arts. Similar initiatives are in place in competitor markets, and in order to be competitive, our industry requires access to comparable tools. The result would be a catalyst for job creation and promote Canadian cultural sovereignty. PACT would not benefit directly from funding through such a program, but advocates on behalf of its theatre members as a whole. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Brad Lepp · In-house (organization)

    • Darren Choi · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Tao Fei · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    PACT engages with decision makers to encourage policy considerations pertaining to Canada's theatre sector and how it may be impacted by the National AI Strategy "AI for All", and the Creative Technologies Fund. Meeting with decision makers for information gathering, impact sharing, and clarity pertaining to the program delivery. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Brad Lepp · In-house (organization)

    Support for the creation of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit. Similar to the success of the Canadian Film and Television Production Tax Credit, a coalition of engagers and unions from the creative industries are asking the government to invest in a job accelerator program for the performing arts. Similar initiatives are in place in competitor markets, and in order to be competitive, our industry requires access to comparable tools. The result would be a catalyst for job creation and promote Canadian cultural sovereignty. PACT would not benefit directly from funding through such a program, but advocates on behalf of its theatre members as a whole. Read more

    Support for investment for theatres via the Canada Council for the Arts. PACT engages with decision makers to encourage increasing the funding available to be disseminated through the programs of the Canada Council for the Arts. We meet with leadership as part of Meeting information gathering, impact sharing, sector updates, and clarity pertaining to the program delivery. PACT does receive operating funding through the Canada Council for the Arts, but advocates generally on behalf of its member theatres as a whole, not individual applicants or recipients.

    Official report

  • Reported by Brad Lepp · In-house (organization)

    Support for the creation of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit. Similar to the success of the Canadian Film and Television Production Tax Credit, a coalition of engagers and unions from the creative industries are asking the government to invest in a job accelerator program for the performing arts. Similar initiatives are in place in competitor markets, and in order to be competitive, our industry requires access to comparable tools. The result would be a catalyst for job creation and promote Canadian cultural sovereignty. PACT would not benefit directly from funding through such a program, but advocates on behalf of its theatre members as a whole. Read more

    Support for investment for theatres via the Canada Council for the Arts. PACT engages with decision makers to encourage increasing the funding available to be disseminated through the programs of the Canada Council for the Arts. We meet with leadership as part of Meeting information gathering, impact sharing, sector updates, and clarity pertaining to the program delivery. PACT does receive operating funding through the Canada Council for the Arts, but advocates generally on behalf of its member theatres as a whole, not individual applicants or recipients.

    Support for theatres from the Building Community Strong Fund. Engaging in conversations to encourage the explicit inclusion of theatres and cultural centers as eligible under the new BCSF as they develop the funding parameters and guidelines. PACT is not set to access this program, but is advocating generally on behalf of our members.

    Official report

  • Reported by Brad Lepp · In-house (organization)

    Support for investment for theatres via the Canada Council for the Arts. PACT engages with decision makers to encourage increasing the funding available to be disseminated through the programs of the Canada Council for the Arts. We meet with leadership as part of Meeting information gathering, impact sharing, sector updates, and clarity pertaining to the program delivery. PACT does receive operating funding through the Canada Council for the Arts, but advocates generally on behalf of its member theatres as a whole, not individual applicants or recipients. Read more

    Support for the creation of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit. Similar to the success of the Canadian Film and Television Production Tax Credit, a coalition of engagers and unions from the creative industries are asking the government to invest in a job accelerator program for the performing arts. Similar initiatives are in place in competitor markets, and in order to be competitive, our industry requires access to comparable tools. The result would be a catalyst for job creation and promote Canadian cultural sovereignty. PACT would not benefit directly from funding through such a program, but advocates on behalf of its theatre members as a whole.

    Official report

  • Reported by Brad Lepp · In-house (organization)

    • Francis Bilodeau · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Support for theatres from the Building Community Strong Fund. Engaging in conversations to encourage the explicit inclusion of theatres and cultural centers as eligible under the new BCSF as they develop the funding parameters and guidelines. PACT is not set to access this program, but is advocating generally on behalf of our members. Read more

    Support for investment for theatres via the Canada Council for the Arts. PACT engages with decision makers to encourage increasing the funding available to be disseminated through the programs of the Canada Council for the Arts. We meet with leadership as part of Meeting information gathering, impact sharing, sector updates, and clarity pertaining to the program delivery. PACT does receive operating funding through the Canada Council for the Arts, but advocates generally on behalf of its member theatres as a whole, not individual applicants or recipients.

    Support for the creation of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit. Similar to the success of the Canadian Film and Television Production Tax Credit, a coalition of engagers and unions from the creative industries are asking the government to invest in a job accelerator program for the performing arts. Similar initiatives are in place in competitor markets, and in order to be competitive, our industry requires access to comparable tools. The result would be a catalyst for job creation and promote Canadian cultural sovereignty. PACT would not benefit directly from funding through such a program, but advocates on behalf of its theatre members as a whole.

    Official report

  • Reported by Brad Lepp · In-house (organization)

    • Hilary Leftick · Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Support for the creation of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit. Similar to the success of the Canadian Film and Television Production Tax Credit, a coalition of engagers and unions from the creative industries are asking the government to invest in a job accelerator program for the performing arts. Similar initiatives are in place in competitor markets, and in order to be competitive, our industry requires access to comparable tools. The result would be a catalyst for job creation and promote Canadian cultural sovereignty. PACT would not benefit directly from funding through such a program, but advocates on behalf of its theatre members as a whole. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Brad Lepp · In-house (organization)

    • Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Support for the creation of a Live Performing Arts Tax Credit. Similar to the success of the Canadian Film and Television Production Tax Credit, a coalition of engagers and unions from the creative industries are asking the government to invest in a job accelerator program for the performing arts. Similar initiatives are in place in competitor markets, and in order to be competitive, our industry requires access to comparable tools. The result would be a catalyst for job creation and promote Canadian cultural sovereignty. PACT would not benefit directly from funding through such a program, but advocates on behalf of its theatre members as a whole. Read more

    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.