Jude Welch

Communicating with government officials about the proposed Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34) as it relates to reducing the harms to children and their access to online content. Communicating with government officials about artificial intelligence (AI), including about (i) the potential regulation of AI by government, (ii) potential uses for AI in government, (iii) investments in AI by government, including via the AI Compute Access Fund, (iv) technological developments related to AI, (v) the promotion of AI literacy, training and skills development and (vi) the development, implementation and amendment of AI policies, including but not limited to the “Canadian Guardrails for Generative AI – Code of Practice”, the “Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems” and the “Canadian AI Sovereign Compute Strategy. Communicating with government officials about the Online Harms Act (formerly Bill C-63), more specifically about the regulation of online content. Communicating with government officials about the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 (formerly Bill C-27), more specifically the creation of the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act, and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Communicating with government officials about the proposed Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act (Bill C-22) as it relates to the timely production of data and information. Communicating with government officials about the proposed Protecting Victims Act (Bill C-16) as it relates to youth safety online. Communicating with government officials, in general, about opportunities and challenges facing the creator economy, including as it relates to skills training, content creation and economic conditions. Communicating with government officials about the design and implementation of the National Anti-Fraud Strategy (announced in November 2025). Communicating with government officials about Bill S-209 (“An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to pornographic material”), including as it relates to the enactment of the Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act. Communicating with government officials about Bill C-8 (“An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts”), including as it relates to the amendment of the Telecommunications Act, S.C. 1993, c. 38, and the enactment of Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act. Communicating with government officials about industry and government efforts to promote online safety including but not limited to (i) combatting misinformation and disinformation, (ii) ensuring child safety, (iii) reducing online scams and fraudulent activity, (iv) minimizing online spam and (v) removing harmful online content. Communicating with government officials about proposed and existing youth privacy and age assurance measures, including the potential establishment of a youth privacy code. These communications may touch on, but are not limited to, the consultation launched by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Communicating with government officials about existing and proposed credit counselling regulations under the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act, S.C. 2001, c. 9 and the Bank Act, S.C. 1991, c. 46. Communicating with government officials, in general, about digital sovereignty. Communicating with government officials about "An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material" (formerly in Bill S-210). Communicating with government officials about "An Act to enact the Protection of Minors in the Digital Age Act and to amend the Criminal Code" (formerly Bill C-412), more specifically about the regulation of online content. Communicating with government officials about "An Act respecting the interoperability of health information technology and to prohibit data blocking by

Regulatory exemptions, legislation, regulation and/or policies affecting providers of content services via the Internet. Informing review of Broadcasting Act and Telecommunications Act legislation and regulation. Global distribution of content in relation to cultural export policies. Applicable regulations and policies related to the internet and new media.

Communicating with public office holders about the implementation of the Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11), including the issuance of regulatory policies thereunder by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC"), more specifically its impact on the film, television and animation sectors. Communicating with public office holders about policies related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including their impact on privacy and content. Communicating with public office holders about trade between Canada and the United States of America, including with respect to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement ("CUSMA"), more specifically as it relates to content and new media. Communicating with public office holders about cultural export policies, more specifically the global distribution of content. Communicating, in general, with public office holders about regulations and policies related to the internet and new media, including their impact on the film, television and animation sectors. Communicating, in general, with public office holders (i) about opportunities and challenges facing the film, television and animation sectors in Canada and (ii) about the company's operations and investments in Canada.

Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environmentRegulations pursuant to the Broadcasting Act - Ensuring that CRTC regulations that affect the Canadian recording industry appropriately promote Canadian artists and creative industries. Regulations pursuant to the Copyright Board of Canada. Enforcement and Amendment of the Customs Act - Seeking amendment and adequate enforcement of provisions of the Customs Act to ensure that intellectual property rights holders are protected against counterfeiting and piracy and trade in counterfeiting or pirated goods. 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.

Having conversations about Canada’s music marketplace and the role of Canada’s major labels and artists in it Policy pursuant to International Trade, industry regulation and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review regarding culture, the digital environment and copyright and labour practices that protect Canadian artists and the creative industries. Discuss potential artificial intelligence regulations and governance measures that ensure that creators and their intellectual property are protected in the digital environment Having conversations about Canada's participation in the World Intellectual Property Office Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights Having conversations about Canada's participation at the G7 Summit and global leadership on music and cultural policy. Regulation pursuant to the implementation of the Digital Service Tax (DST). Regulations pursuant to the Copyright Board of Canada. Regulations pursuant to the Broadcasting Act - Ensuring that CRTC regulations that affect the Canadian recording industry appropriately promote Canadian artists and creative industries. Legislative proposal to ensure that individuals are able to protect the use of their voice and visual likeness from artificial intelligence applications Enforcement and Amendment of the Customs Act - Seeking amendment and adequate enforcement of provisions of the Customs Act to ensure that intellectual property rights holders are protected against counterfeiting and piracy and trade in counterfeiting or pirated goods. 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.

Arranging meetings to discuss Canadian legislative and policy matters in the digital age including the regulation of online content; data protection and privacy, copyright and taxation, fostering technological innovation and growth and Canada approach to advancing the digital economy and digital transformation Advising on and arranging meetings around consultations concerning broadcast policy and regulation, as well as possible copyright, competition, and environmental legislation or regulation. Arranging meetings to address policies pertaining to the diversity of content in the digital age

Arranging meetings to discuss Canadian legislative and policy matters in the digital age including the regulation of online content; data protection and privacy, copyright and taxation, fostering technological innovation and growth and Canada approach to advancing the digital economy and digital transformation Arranging meetings to address policies pertaining to the diversity of content in the digital age

Piracy and Counterfeiting - Supporting an effective border enforcement regime and protecting intellectual property rights holders from piracy and counterfeiting (Copyright Act, Trade-marks Act, and Customs Act). Department of Heritage Federal Cultural Policy Review related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Regulations on the use of unmanned aircraft systems and electronic logging devices in the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Regulations on the use of electronic logging devices in the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Regulations related to COVID19 testing in the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. The Temporary Foreign Workers Program (Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations) and its impact on the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Policies and programs related to COVID19 testing in the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Film distribution policy related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Communications - Amendments to modernize the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, and Radiocommunications Act as part of the legislative review of Canada's communications framework. Copyright Act - Supporting strong and effective copyright law that supports the production and distribution of cinematographic works in Canada. Production incentives related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. ISED Innovation Agenda related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada.

Policies and programs to encourage trade between Canada and the United States, including with regard to the Canada-United States-Mexico- Agreement (CUSMA). Global distribution of content in relation to cultural export policies. Broadcasting polices, including policies related to expenditures, online undertakings, new media, the internet. Regulations, legislation, and/or policies affecting foreign online undertakings and producers including any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, or Copyright Act. Applicable regulations and policies related to the Broadcasting Act (Online Streaming Act), including regulations governing the Canadian-Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) under the Broadcasting Act, the Telecommunications Act. The Temporary Foreign Workers Program (Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations) and its impact on the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Production incentives related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Policies and programs related to immigration that support workers and businesses in the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Piracy and Counterfeiting - Supporting an effective border enforcement regime and protecting intellectual property rights holders from piracy and counterfeiting (Copyright Act, Trade-marks Act, and Customs Act). Film distribution policy related to the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Copyright Act - Supporting strong and effective copyright law that supports the production and distribution of cinematographic works in Canada.

Discussions of programming to support social and economic development both on and off-reserve.

Operating grant, contributions to projects in technology development, research, marketing, professional development Lobbying to amend the Copyright Modernization Act. Amend the section (old section 21) to limit fair dealing exemption for education. Increase funding to the Canada Book Fund and maintain all other programs that support writing and publishing in Canada.

Discussions regarding procedures and policies as well as best practices and reducing costs in procurement associated with end user devices, networks, support services and solutions, including development and deployment of sovereign AI capacity. Seeking to raise awareness about Bell’s technological innovations, including AI, with an aim to convey how policies affect investments in innovation and research. Copyright Act amendments affecting internet service providers and/or broadcasting distribution undertakings and/or broadcasting programming undertakings Discuss and sharing of best practices with respect to Bell Let’s Talk mental health initiative. Proposed government broadband programs, policies and initiatives including in rural and Northern Canada. The Comprehensive Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), provisions related to copyright, culture, telecommunications and broadcasting. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), provisions related to copyright, culture, telecommunications and broadcasting. Spectrum policy framework with respect to technological and financial implications of government policies. Replacement Worker Legislation - legislation that bans replacement workers during a labour dispute hindering our ability to operate our networks and serve our customers Regulatory modernization of the Canada Labour Code. Proposing amendments pursuant to Income Tax Act. Potential Amendments to the Broadcasting Act. Potential Amendments to the Broadcast Act and Telecommunications Act as per legislative review. Policies relating to signal piracy, and copyright infringement Policies Relating to Broadcasting Distribution Undertakings with regard to the terms of carriage of our services by terrestrial and satellite television distributors Pension plan regulations with regard to their impact on the solvency funding and other requirements for Bell as a plan sponsor Legislation regulation or policies focused on critical infrastructure, cyber security and lawful access Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) labour force -- policies related to increasing the talent supply in Canada Broadcasting Policies Relating to Specialty and Pay Television Broadcasting Policies Relating to Conventional Television Broadcasting Policies Relating to Commercial Radio Broadcasting Licence Fee Regulations, 1997 under section 11 of the Broadcasting Act. An Act to amend the Consumer Privacy Protection Act and the Personal Information and Date Protection Tribunal Act, as well legislation, policies or regulation having impact on Bell customers from a privacy perspective, and with respect to obligations imposed on carriers with respect to intercept and subscriber information. Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada

Policies with respect to production funding and tax credits Discuss whether consumer shows are within the gambit of the Ministry of Tourism's policies or programs. Broadcasting Policies related to Specialty Television Industry policies with respect to foreign ownership

Broadcasting policies and regulations related to the television industry, foreign ownership, production funding, media funding, and tax credits to support innovation for Canadian independent broadcaster-producers. Advocacy related to the Canada Periodical Fund.

Seeking funding to provide education and information about Canada's human and physical geography.