Jessica Fisher

Immigration pathways and potential carve outs for professional musicians seeking permanent residency in Canada. Government funding for the orchestra sector, notably through the Canada Council for the Arts, Department of Canadian Heritage, and FedDev Ontario.

Pursue infrastructure funding through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, Build Canada Strong Fund or other pathways for the redevelopment of the Canadian Opera Company's Front Street, Toronto location. Increased funding through the Canada Council for the Arts Increased funding for the Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Examination of Funding programs to support adult literacy

Changes to the Endowment Incentives Program of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund related to the cap on maximum funding New funding programs created by Canada Council for the Arts

Requesting amendments to the Copyright Act to make the private copying regime technologically neutral.

Seeking funding from Canadian Heritage, PrairiesCan and the Canada Council for the Arts for operations of prairie art organisations

Re-affirming the need to uphold the commitment to review the Copyright Modernization Act in 2017 Providing advice and input on new, innovative ways to provide support to the domestic-owned segment of the music industry Providing input to Canada Music Fund on ways to strengthen and improve

Seeking increased investment from the federal government in the core operations of the Royal Conservatory of Music

Ongoing federal government support for the CBC/Radio Canada, including any legislative changes to a new funding model Changes to the Old Age Security or Canada Pension Plan programs

Accessing Funding from the Canadian Arts Training Fund to support training programs in the Film, Television and Music sectors Creation of a new Canadian Audiovisual and Immersive Training Fund via contributions from C-11 Broadcasting Act reform

Position Canadian directors and storytellers as global ambassadors of cultural sovereignty and creative excellence through international partnerships and export programs. - Promote the visibility of Canadian directors and works at international markets and festivals. - Support mobility, co-production, and export opportunities for Canadian creative talent. - Advocate for the inclusion of directors’ authorship and cultural diplomacy objectives in international trade and cultural agreements. Ensure Canada’s screen industries remain globally competitive through tax incentives, fair labour practices, and investment in talent. Promote tax and financing mechanisms that encourage private investment in Canadian-owned intellectual property. Advocate for modernized funding models through Telefilm Canada, the CMF, and provincial agencies. Engage with Finance, ISED, and the PMO to strengthen the creative economy’s contribution to GDP and exports. Ensure that the evolution of AI and digital tools strengthens, not replaces, human creativity and artistic authorship. Advocate for a human-centred approach to AI governance that protects creators’ rights and preserves artistic integrity. Support clear rules for AI training, use, remuneration and attribution in audiovisual productions. Advance the recognition and protection of directors and screenwriters as primary authors of audiovisual works in Canadian law and international treaties. Support collective management and equitable remuneration for the use of Canadian audiovisual works worldwide. Defend creative and moral rights in digital environments and oppose any weakening of authorship or copyright protections. Strengthen Canada’s audiovisual and cultural ecosystem by ensuring that directors and creative authors are recognized, supported, and central to cultural policy. Advocate for sustained and equitable funding for Canadian feature films, scripted series, and documentaries. Support the implementation of the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) in a way that ensures meaningful opportunities for Canadian creators and independent producers.

Support for Canadian theatres through the implementation of a labour tax credit. Support for Theatres in both the Canadian Arts Training Fund and the Canadian Arts Presentation Fund

Explore government programs available to cultural organizations to seek financial support for Canadian Festivals