Public Affairs Counsel

Review of CRTC Roadmap Workforce Development and Training supports - requesting partnership for a workforce needs assessment of the film and TV sector and the stage and stage craft sector. Ongoing concerns with CUSMA; Canada/US trade relationship Seeking a change to the Income Tax Act to amend the definition of "labour expenditure" and "Canadian labour expenditure" in the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit. Development of a Labour Based Live Performance Tax Credit;

Seeking support for Services of Exceptional Importance; Seeking the inclusion of APTN in the Government of Canada Media Mix; Raising awareness and seeking support for APTN and Indigenous issues;

Seeking support for renewal of Urban Program for Indigenous People;

First Nations Emergency Services Society is seeking funding to improve and enhance their services to British Columbia;

Raise awareness about the First Nations Bank of Canada; seek opportunities for economic development.

Cross border mobility for musicians; Seeking support for a Labour Based Live Performance Tax Credit

1. Ensure inclusion of diverse voices in the broadcasting system;

Seeking funding for Giller Prize/The Giller Foundation;

Seek tax changes to create a more favourable circumstance for self-employed artists; seek a Tax Credit for Live Performers (similar to film and television tax credit); enhance international opportunities for artists; seek stable and sustainable funding for artists.

2. Seeking support for Infrastructure improvements and awareness of labour shortages; 1. Seeking support for Interline Agreements with National Air Carriers;

Seeking support for Stageview.TV which has received a discretionary license for Canadian Performing Arts.

1. Continue to create awareness and support for the Indigenous Screen Office.

Exchange information regarding Canadian citizenship uptake; increase awareness on Institute for Canadian Citizenship programming; building capacity for Institute for Canadian Citizenship; and creating opportunities.

Presenting a Cultural Diplomacy Proposal; Advocate for an Ethnic Broadcasting Policy Review;