Organization
Canadian Music Publishers Association operating as Music Publishers Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 36
- With MPs
- 7
- Since Nov 2021
- 107
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 4, 2026.
Lobbying by Canadian Music Publishers Association operating as Music Publishers 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 Jun 3, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Margaret McGuffin, Chief Executive Officer
Lobbyists
- Margaret McGuffin · Chief Executive Officer
Institutions they may lobby: Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (6)Hide details
- Renewal in Budget Implementation Act of funding for the Canada Music Fund to allow music publishers to build on success and compete globally
- Renewal in Budget Implementation Act for funding to Heritage and Global Affairs related to international trade for creative industries
- Participate in the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review as it relates to musical works.
- Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation
- Amendments to the Copyright Act when it comes up for statutory review as it relates to musical works.
- Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States - Copyright
Registration 929519-5561-25. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Deputy Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
Renewal in Budget Implementation Act of funding for the Canada Music Fund to allow music publishers to build on success and compete globally
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Blair McMurren · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Cultural Affairs, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
Renewal in Budget Implementation Act of funding for the Canada Music Fund to allow music publishers to build on success and compete globally
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Klara Hupel · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Julie Dabrusin · Member of Parliament
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
Renewal in Budget Implementation Act of funding for the Canada Music Fund to allow music publishers to build on success and compete globally
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- David Myles · MP
Renewal in Budget Implementation Act for funding to Heritage and Global Affairs related to international trade for creative industries Read more
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation
Renewal in Budget Implementation Act of funding for the Canada Music Fund to allow music publishers to build on success and compete globally
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Julie Dabrusin · Member of Parliament
Renewal in Budget Implementation Act of funding for the Canada Music Fund to allow music publishers to build on success and compete globally
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Blair McMurren · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Brian MacKay · Director of Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Renewal in Budget Implementation Act of funding for the Canada Music Fund to allow music publishers to build on success and compete globally Read more
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Alan Cliff · Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
Amendments to the Copyright Act when it comes up for statutory review as it relates to musical works.
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Mark Schaan · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet Artificial Intelligence, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Joelle Montminy · ADM, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Blair McMurren · Acting Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Alexandra Dostal · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Jasmine Gill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Andrew Cardozo · Senator, Senate of Canada
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Joelle Montminy · ADM, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Blair McMurrin · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Andrew Cardozo · Senator, Senate of Canada
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Joelle Montminy · ADM, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Isabelle Mondou · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Blair McMurren · Associate DM, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Joelle Montminy · ADM, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Amendments to the Copyright Act when it comes up for statutory review as it relates to musical works.
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Damien C. Kurek · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Federal government’s innovation agenda as it relates to how the culture sector can address digital changes, AI and global competitiveness concerning existing or new legislation Read more
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Joelle Montminy · ADM, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Renewal in Budget Implementation Act of funding for the Canada Music Fund to allow music publishers to build on success and compete globally
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Matthew O'connell · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intellectual Property
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Joelle Montminy · ADM, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Owen Ripley · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Cultural Affairs, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Intellectual Property
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Reported by Margaret McGuffin · In-house (organization)
- Dominic Morin · Policy advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Matthew Gray · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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.