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Lobbying by Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada / Société canadienne des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique (SOCAN): 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

Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada / Société canadienne des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique (SOCAN)

Meetings this Parliament
13
With MPs
7
Since Nov 2021
58
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Jul 27, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Nov 12, 2025

Filed by Jennifer Brown, Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Andrea Kokonis · Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel
  • Fraser Turnbull · Legal Counsel & Privacy Officer
  • Jennifer Brown · Chief Executive Officer
  • Julia Werneburg · Legal Counsel
  • Martin Lavallée · Head of Reproduction Rights

Institutions they may lobby: Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Finance Canada (FIN), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada

What they're lobbying on (7)
  • Inform the government's approach to Artificial Intelligence with the goal of ensuring 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Registration 946863-5662-34. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet
  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    C-2744-1

    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. 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • David Myles · Parliamentary Secretary, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Dominic Morin · Head of Appointments & Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Francis Bilodeau · Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    and 1 more
    • Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    Copyright policy with respect to private copying levies and their applicability to digital media.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • David Myles · Member of Parliament
    • Darren Choi · Policy advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Tao Fei · Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Ethan Nylen · Chief of Staff, House of Commons
    and 1 more
    • 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Mark Carney · Prime Minister, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Miled Hill · Senior 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Miled Hill · Senior 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Hilary Leftick · Chief of Staff, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Madison Taipalus · Senior policy advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Taous Fei · Policy advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    and 1 more
    • Darren Choi · Policy advisor, 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

    Inform the government's approach to Artificial Intelligence with the goal of ensuring that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Steven Guilbeault · Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Michael Paramathasan · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Klara Hupel · Regional Advisor (Quebec), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 2 more
    • Dominic Morin · Head of Appointments & Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Patrick Blanar · Director Copyright and Trademark Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    C-2744-1

    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

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    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

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Evan Solomon · Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Anushka Kurian · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    C-2744-1

    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 Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Brian MacKay · Director of Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    C-2744-1

    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. 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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Mark Schaan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    C-2744-1

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Patrick Blanar · Director 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Darren Hall · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    • Andrew Evans · Policy Advisor, House of Commons
    • Jwane Izzetpanah · Stakeholder Relations Advisor, House of Commons

    C-2744-1

    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. 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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Kevin Waugh · Member of Parliament
    • Damien C. Kurek · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    C-2744-1

    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. Read more

    Copyright policy with respect to private copying levies and their applicability to digital media.

    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.

    Amendments to the Broadcasting Act - to ensure that the Broadcasting Act protects and supports Canadian music creators and their works in the digital environment.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Alexandre Boulerice · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    C-2744-1

    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

    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 Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected 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.

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Ramzi Saad · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Amy Awad · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Terence Stechysin · Director, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    C-2744-1

    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 Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected 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.

    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.

    Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulations in the context of evolving television, radio and online/digital broadcasting frameworks.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Mark Schaan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    C-2744-1

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Dominic Morin · Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    C-2744-1

    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. 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Matthew O'Connell · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    C-2744-1

    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. 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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Patrick Blanar · Director Copyright and Trademark Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Tanya Peatt · Senior Project Leader, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    C-2744-1

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Owen Ripley · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Madona Radi · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Arts and CultureIntellectual Property

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

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

    Arts and CultureIntellectual Property

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • 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

    Official report

  • Reported by Jennifer Brown · In-house (organization)

    • Joelle Montminy · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Owen Ripley · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    Arts and CultureBroadcastingIntellectual 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.