Michael Craig

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

The DGC lobbies to ensure that future developments of artificial intelligence preserve and augment human creativity. The DGC is concerned by issues related the protection of authors rights as part of the development of a new legislation regarding artificial intelligence systems, currently known as Bill C-27, and its AIDA component. The DGC lobbies extensively on issues of concern for our Members including Canadian content conditions, CRTC regulations and ensuring that funding is maintained for Canadian film and television programming. Strengthening the audiovisual industry in Canada is a key goal of the Guild and, to that end, we often seek to talk with Industry, Canadian Heritage, Finance or the PMO to discuss ideas such as improving upon existing programs or creating new incentives for private investment. Issues related to the Copyright are of interest to the Guild, such as the formerly known Bill C-11, an Act to Amend the Copyright Act, notably for the absence of a definition of directors and screenwriters as authors of audiovisual works. The DGC plans on appearing before the Committee dealing with this Bill.

Broadcasting and cultural policy with respect to the creation and development of Canadian streaming services for both domestic and international consumption.

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.