Madona Radi

Government funding for the orchestra sector, notably through the Canada Council for the Arts, Department of Canadian Heritage, and FedDev Ontario.

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.

Advocacy for tax incentives for charitable giving, as well as exploration of a live performing arts tax credit Advocating for the importance of cultural diplomacy, support for touring, partnership for trade and cultural delegations. Immediate priorities are related to the TSO's anticipated China Tour in 2028 Advocating for immigration policies and proposals that affect the ability of TSO to attract and retain highly trained foreign musicians Canada Summer Jobs program Advocating for funding for the Department of Canadian Heritage and associated budgetary matters affecting the arts and culture industry. Increasing permanent funding for the Canada Council for the Arts

Accessing support from the Canadian Arts Training Fund and the Canadian Cultural Incentives Fund Exploring avenues for infrastructure support under the Green and Inclusive Building Fund

Exploring avenues for infrastructure support under the Green and Inclusive Building Fund Accessing support from the Canadian Arts Training Fund and the Canadian Cultural Incentives Fund

Explore funding opportunities through Canadian Heritage's Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, ACOA and Infrastructure Canada to fund the revitalization and renovation of the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Seeking increased funding for the Centre through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund.

Explore funding opportunities through Canadian Heritage's Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, ACOA and Infrastructure Canada to fund the revitalization and renovation of the Confederation Centre of the Arts.

Discussions regarding Canada's digital sovereignty opportunities, priorities and challenges, including policies, investments, innovation and procurement related matters. Ordonnances du Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes visant les télécommunications. Développement de la fibre. Internet: accès des tiers ( revendeurs) aux réseaux , politique de financement de dépoiement de réseaux, examen des pratiques de gestion du trafic des fournisseurs d'accès internet, la neutralité de réseau et ses enjeux . Téléphonie : politique et coût d'accès aux structures de soutènement. Subvention des réseaux en régions éloignées. Services sans fil et politique/tarification des services de gros (itinérance, partage de pylônes, réseaux virtuels). Téléphonie sans fil. Politique: Conditions de licence concernant l'itinérance obligatoire, le partage des pylônes d'antennes et des emplacements, ainsi que l'interdiction des emplacements exclusifs. Politique: Systèmes d'antennes de radiocommunications et de radiodiffusion. (Consultations publiques) Politique: Cadre de délivrance de licences pour les services mobiles à large bande (enchères de spectre ). Programme: L'accès aux services internet à large bande dans les régions rurales du Canada. Gestion du spectre des radiofréquences. Rencontre ayant pour objectif d'explorer les possibilités de faire évoluer les normes de services du BCPAC pour permettre un versement anticipé des crédits d'impôt à hauteur de 75% du montant dû, ainsi que réduire les coûts d'analyse des dossiers déposés pour les crédits d'impôt. Échanges relatifs au projet de loi S-209; aspects et impacts en matière de télécommunications. Loi sur le soutien en matière d’accès autorisé à de l’information (projet de loi C-22). Édition et publication : accès au programme d'aide aux publications canadienne, magazines et services en ligne; Programmes de soutien à l’électrification de la flotte de véhicules; Investissement publicitaire dans les médias privés. Loi sur les télécommunications: principe de neutralité du net. Politique réglementaire de télécom CRTC 2009-657: examen des pratiques de gestion du trafic Internet et des fournisseurs de services Internet. Décision de télécom CRTC 2010-445: modifications au cadre d'abstention concernant les services de données mobiles sans fil. Projet de loi C-10 , Loi modifiant la Loi sur la radiodiffusion et apportant des modifications connexes et corrélatives à d'autres lois, alléger le fardeau réglementaire et administratif , équité avec les joueurs étrangers et révision du mandat de Radio-Canada; Loi sur le droit d'auteur , changement à la loi afin de reconnaître les droits voisins; Programme de financement des longs métrages canadiens Nouveaux médias;diffusion sur internet et multiplateforme; débat sur la réglementation et la taxation . Instances de politique ou autre initiées par le CRTC ( services de vidéo en ligne,diversité des voix, accessibilité, règlements de différends,etc). Fonds des médias du Canada: orientation, administration et financement. Demandes ou modifications de licences pour les services spécialisés ou chaînes conventionnelles pour Groupe TVA et pour les services de télédistribution de Vidéotron.

Arts funding including funds to keep the organization viable, to fund new revenue streams (tax credits for live performance industry) and tourism recovery/growth efforts; increased funding for the Canada Council for the Arts. Source of the funding may include: Heritage, Tourism, Economic Development, CRA/Revenue.

Suivi des négociations commerciales actives afin de défendre l'exemption culturelle Loi sur la radiodiffusion: favoriser des changements pour que la loi s'applique à l'environnement numérique Loi sur le droit d'auteur: assurer la protection effective des droits Convention de l'UNESCO sur la protection et la promotion de la diversité des expressions culturelles : échange avec les représentants gouvernementaux sur l'évolution des débats et les programmes nationaux qui en découlent

Pursue infrastructure funding through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for the redevelopment of the Canadian Opera Company's Front Street, Toronto location. Increased funding for the Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Support from Heritage Recovery Funds Increased funding for the Canada Cultural Investment Fund

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;

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. Providing information regarding the impact of CUSMA on IATSE membership; ensuring that Canada/US trade issues do not negatively impact jobs Seeking retirement security through the film and television tax credits. This could be achieved by amending the definition of "labour expenditure" in 125.4(1) and "Canadian labour expenditure" in 125.5(1) of the Income Tax Act to explicitly include employer contributions to a Registered Pension Plan (RPP). Development of a Labour Based Live Performance Tax Credit Seeking funds for training;

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.