Matthew Gray

Discussions about parliamentary appropriation for CBC/Radio-Canada; changes to enable statutory funding for CBC/Radio-Canada and other updates to CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate and governance Regulating ad tech and digital platforms to provide more transparency and accountability around advertising practices; amendments to the Income Tax Act that will incentivise Canadian companies to support domestic media publishers Discussing C-63 The Online Harms Act and C-270 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material) - Proposing amendments to C-63 The Online Harms Act and C-270 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material) Canadian Heritage Committee study of online hate and illegal content and promised legislation Possible amendment to Section 19 of the Income Tax Act respecting the deductibility of digital advertising on non-Canadian platforms Review of the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Acts with respect to the promotion of Canadian culture and democracy. CBC mandate review Online Harms Act - proposals to address ad tech C-270 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material) - proposals to address ad tech Broadcasting policy: regulation, funding, licensing, Canadian programming, media concentration and restrictions on foreign ownership, equal enforcement of the Broadcasting Act, application of the Broadcasting Act to non-traditional media, support for public broadcasting, independence of CBC/Radio Canada and other related governance concerns, protecting Canadian content on air and online.

Review of the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Acts with respect to the promotion of Canadian culture and democracy. Possible amendment to Section 19 of the Income Tax Act respecting the deductibility of digital advertising on non-Canadian platforms Canadian Heritage Committee study of online hate and illegal content and promised legislation Broadcasting policy: regulation, funding, licensing, Canadian programming, media concentration and restrictions on foreign ownership, equal enforcement of the Broadcasting Act, application of the Broadcasting Act to non-traditional media, support for public broadcasting, independence of CBC/Radio Canada and other related governance concerns, protecting Canadian content on air and online.

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;

Implementation of amendments to Broadcasting Act to reflect Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous media. Amendments to Income Tax Act to support journalism Revenue sharing for news and information programming online. Possible funding mechanisms.

Inclusion of APTN in Government of Canada Media Mix Seeking support for Services of Exceptional Importance Raising awareness and seeking support for APTN and Indigenous issues.

Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any artificial intelligence (AI) policies or regulations, including the National AI Strategy. Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, Online Streaming Act or Copyright Act. Seeking to ensure that producers are able to receive labour market opinions in a timely manner Seeking to ensure that appropriate Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) in the film and television industry are exempt from the 4-year cap on working in Canada as provided in the Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. Seeking the creation of new private investment incentives through modifications to the Income Tax Act or other appropriate legislation Seeking CRTC-mandated contributions by internet service providers, wireless service providers, and online broadcasters to the creation and presentation of Canadian programming from the independent production sector Request funding for the creation of a mentorship program aimed at developing skill sets and acquiring work experience in the film, television and interactive media industry. Participation in Creative Export Canada via the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion Participating in guideline consultations for all programs administered by Telefilm Canada Funding from Canadian Heritage for the production of annual research report "Profile: An Economic Report on the Canadian Film and Television Industry" Department of Canadian Heritage co-production policy with regard to international production treaties CRTC Canadian program certification relating to criteria used to determine Canadian content of productions Canadian Audio-Visual Certification - relating to criteria for obtaining CAVCO certification of a production Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program Broadcasting regulations, including regulations related to Canadian programming. Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

Encadrement de l'intelligence artificielle touchant les arts et la culture Défense de l'exception culturelle dans les accords de libre-échange, incluant dans les dispositions sur le commerce numérique et l'intelligence artificielle Revendications pour conserver la réglementation canadienne en radiodiffusion Possiblement démontrer l'importance économique de notre industrie et l'importance de maintenir Téléfilm Canada, la Société Radio-Canada/Canadian Broadcasting Corporation et le Fonds canadien de télévision Loi sur les télécommunications - aspects sur la propriété canadienne, le champ d'application de la loi, les pouvoirs du CRTC et la politique canadienne des télécommunications Loi sur le droit d'auteur. L'aspect de la loi relatif à l'audiovisuel. Loi sur la radiodiffusion- disposition sur le mandat de Radio-Canada, sur les pouvoirs du CRTC et sur la politique canadienne de la radiodiffusion Défense pour le maintien de toutes les aides gouvernementales dans notre industrie. Programmes offerts par Téléfilm Canada et le Fonds Canadiens de Télévision, en production et développement. Défense de la production indépendante

Detail title: Bill S-206 - National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Aspects that are the object of the lobbying: Supporting Bill S-206, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income, with respect to ensuring that the framework considers the economic circumstances of professional performers and other self-employed, contract and intermittent workers in Canada's cultural sector. Title: International Mobility Program and Business Visitor Provisions for Performers in Commercial and Audiovisual Production Description: ACTRA is seeking to better understand how the International Mobility Program - including the C-14 significant benefit work permit exemption (IRPR R205(a)) for film and television production workers - and the business visitor exemption (IRPR R186(a)) are applied, consulted on, and monitored as they relate to international performers working in Canada's audiovisual sector, with particular focus on commercial and advertising production. ACTRA is exploring whether existing consultation practices and regulatory thresholds appropriately balance Canada's interest in facilitating international productions and skilled talent mobility with protecting work opportunities for Canadian performers. Title: Labour protections for performers in digital and AI-mediated productions Description: Federal labour policy and labour standards as they apply to performers working in digital, online, and artificial intelligence-mediated productions, including collective bargaining protections, enforceability of performer rights, and measures addressing precarious work and non-traditional production models in the screen-based industries. Title: International trade negotiations affecting Canada's audiovisual and cultural sector Description: Government of Canada positions in international trade negotiations and reviews, including Canada-United States discussions and the CUSMA review process, as they relate to cultural policy measures, broadcasting regulation, online streaming obligations, and the economic impact on employment and production in Canada's audiovisual sector. Title: Federal procurement standards for advertising and communications production Description: Federal government procurement policies and contracting practices for advertising and communications services, including the application of performer labour standards, requirements for union-covered productions, and ethical procurement expectations for the use of performers and creative services in government-funded advertising and public communications. Title: Use of copyrighted performances in artificial intelligence training and generative AI systems Description: Amendments to Canada's Copyright Act and related policy measures regarding the use of copyrighted performances and audiovisual works in the training and operation of artificial intelligence systems, including requirements for consent, compensation, and recognition of performers' moral rights, as well as protections against unauthorized reproduction, voice cloning, and synthetic performances. Title: Federal artificial intelligence governance framework and performer rights protections Description: Development of the Government of Canada's artificial intelligence policy and regulatory framework, including the forthcoming national AI strategy, with respect to consent requirements for the use of performers' name, image and likeness, digital identity protections, reputational harm, takedown and enforcement mechanisms, and accountability obligations for AI systems that generate or replicate performances. Copyright legislation – Updating Canada's Copyright Act to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright and Audio Visual Treaties and deal with threats from unchecked generative artificial intelligence to performers' livelihoods. Bill C-27 with respect to artificial intelligence and future regulations to protect the rights of Canadian performers from its misuse

Potential impact of trade issues on audiovisual industry Legislation and policy that supports the regulation of artificial intelligence, notably in protection of performers, and including, but not limited to, moral rights for performers. Policies around the procurement of advertising services using unionzed workers Participate in development of, introduction of, and amendments to the Broadcasting Act through the expected re-introduction of a modernization bill, with specific respect to the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings. Amendments to the Copyright Act relating to moral rights for performers

Participate in development of, introduction of, and amendments to the Broadcasting Act through the expected re-introduction of a modernization bill, with specific respect to the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings.

Interim funding to support CPAC as a public interest broadcaster. Discuss the need to protect 9.1.1.h, from the Broadcasting Act, public interest broadcasters.

Canadian cultural policies in the context of international trade and international trade agreements. The Income Tax Act with respect to the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), specifically regarding the support of Canadian content, the role of Canadian screenwriters therein, and the certification points system. The Copyright Act, with respect to authorship and ownership, copyright infringement and fair dealing, and the role of Canadian screenwriters. Telefilm Canada, a program to support Canadian audio-visual production; specifically, with respect to supporting Canadian-written content and the development of new screenplays. CRTC broadcasting reporting requirements, with respect to improving the accuracy of data measurement. CRTC and Canadian content policies in general, with respect to strengthening and maintaining a viable Canadian production industry in a digital era and the role of Canadian screenwriters therein. CBC/Radio-Canada, with respect to its mandate and appropriate levels of funding required to meet that mandate. Canadian Film and Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), with respect to the certification points system and supporting the role of Canadian screenwriters. Canada Media Fund, a program to support Canadian audio-visual production; specifically, with respect to supporting Canadian-written content and the development of new screenplays.

The Income Tax Act with respect to the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), specifically regarding the support of Canadian content, the role of Canadian screenwriters therein, and the certification points system. The Copyright Act, with respect to authorship of the cinematographic work, piracy, and the role of Canadian screenwriters. Telefilm Canada, a program to support Canadian audio-visual production; specifically, with respect to supporting Canadian-written content and the development of new screenplays. Heritage Canada announcement, as regards to a review of existing funding policies to ensure that recipient organizations promote healthy and harassment-free work environments, CRTC broadcasting reporting requirements, with respect to improving the accuracy of data measurement. CRTC and Canadian content policies in general, with respect to strengthening and maintaining a viable Canadian production industry in a digital era and the role of Canadian screenwriters therein. CBC/Radio-Canada, with respect to its mandate and appropriate levels of funding required to meet that mandate. Canadian Film and Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), with respect to the certification points system and supporting the role of Canadian screenwriters. Canada Media Fund, a program to support Canadian audio-visual production; specifically, with respect to supporting Canadian-written content and the development of new screenplays. Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, with respect to supporting the creation and presentation of Canadian programming, and the role of Canadian screenwriters therein.

Implementation of the Online Streaming Act Copyright Amendments in respect of compensation for creators and authorship of audio-visual work Regulation and/or legislation related to the effect of artificial intelligence on workers in the audiovisual industry Taxation and Finance: Is relevent in respect of audio-visual tax credits and pre-budget consultations

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

Discuss amendments to the Broadcasting Act and the tax credit regime for Canadian programming.

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.