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Nathalie Théberge

Vice-Chairperson, Broadcasting, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)12 communications in the past year

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Bell Canada

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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

Canadian Association of Broadcasters

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Renewal of the National Public Alerting Service, and its impact on broadcasters as last mile distributors. Lowering the administrative burden of CRTC regulatory processes on radio and television broadcasters through the elimination or rationalization of reporting requirements. Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers. S-211 - An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Providing further context and background to MPs on this proposed legislation, including the current state of sports betting advertising. Also raising issues with federal involvement in areas of provincial jurisdiction. Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending. Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector. The Online News Act. Implementation of the legislation on the remuneration of broadcast news publishers for redistribution of their content through online platforms. S-269 - An Act respecting a national framework on advertising for sports betting. Providing perspective on the broadcasting sector's current approach to sports betting advertising. Bill S-210 - An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material. Providing input on potential unforeseen impacts on Canadian broadcasters, including possible requirements for age-gating of legitimate digital entertainment portals. Safety Code 6 - Presentations on the regulatory updates on broadcasters transmission sites, especially for AM Radio CRTC Radio Regulations - Discussions on process of renewing the regulatory regime for radio broadcasters. Bill C-252 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children). Presenting various potential amendments to the legislation to reflect the reality of advertising in Canada.

Canadian Union of Public Employees

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Canada Labour Code - Section 107 and the right to strike Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care program Communications with Members of Parliament regarding federal policies, programs, and funding related to post-secondary education in British Columbia. Advocacy will focus on increased federal investment in trades and vocational education and training: professional, technical, information technology, and emerging-sector programs; and research and innovation at public universities. Implications of outsourcing telecommunications work to international vendors in the context of Bill C-8. Mandatory unpaid work in the Airline industry. Rights of people with disabilities and associated social support programs. Labour Mobility and Agreement on Internal Trade with respect to the impact on collective agreements, qualifications standards in trades. GAC and ESDC - Negotiation and implementation of labor rights in trade and investment agreements ESDC - Labour Program - International Labour Activities and Canada's Positions at International Labour Organisation to facilitate trade Union involvement at the International Labour Organisation. Current lack of affordable housing in Canada and policy approaches to address market shortcomings. Canada Labour Code Part I - Industrial Relations and appointments of the Canadian Industrial Relations Board members. Anti-scab legislation (i.e. prohibitions on the use of replacement workers during strikes and lockouts).

Motion Picture Association - Canada

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Policies and programs related to immigration and immigration regulations that impact or support workers and businesses in the film/audio-visual sector in Canada. Communications regarding policies, negotiations and initiatives related to trade and\or exports including the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA). Communications with public office holders related to broadcasting legislation, regulations and policies. Production incentives related to 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). Copyright Act - Supporting strong and effective copyright law that supports the production and distribution of cinematographic works 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.

Music Canada

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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.

Acadia Broadcasting

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Support for policies to support the financial viability of private radio broadcasting in Canada especially in smaller communities and in light of competition from large foreign sources.

Accessible Media

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Meeting with officials to ensure Bill C-11 and broadcasting policy generally support programming and services for Canadians with disabilities.

Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC

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Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce. Work with government to facilitate the process of selling goods and services online, and delivering them to consumers.

Assemblée Communautaire Fransaskoise

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Règlement sur la progression vers l'égalité de statut et d'usage du français et de l'anglais en liens avec la Partie VII de la Loi sur les Langues Officielles, en ce qui serait bénéfique à la communauté fransaskoise et aux CLOSM. Conversation également au sujet de la directive sur les paiements de transfert. Politiques en gestion des urgences, en matière de système d'alerte des urgences bilingue, du Plan de sécurité publique et de gestion d'urgence et de résilience des communautés rurales, en particulier avec l'accès aux coordinations en français et les consultations. Politiques et programmes de Santé en matière d'accès aux services de santé en français, au soutient des aînés et en santé mentale, particulièrement en contexte rurale. Programmes d'Environnement et Changement climatique Canada, en matière de sécurité alimentaire et à l'éducation environnementale dans les communautés fransaskoises Programmes d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada, en matière de l'intégration économique des nouveaux arrivants francophones dans la communauté fransaskoises Programmes d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada, en matière de préservation patrimoniale de la langue et de la culture fransaskoise, notamment avec des initiatives technologiques. Politiques et programmes d'Environnement et Changement climatique Canada, en matière d'inclure les communautés francophones en situation minoritaire dans les consultations nationales sur la résilience climatique. Politiques et programmes d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada, en matière de l'accès des communautés francophones en situation minoritaire aux initiatives d'innovation technologique et de développement de l'économie numérique en Saskatchewan Loi sur les télécommunications, en ce qui a trait à l'accessibilité et au financement des services de télécommunication en français pour les communautés francophones en situation minoritaire et à l'établissement d'un mécanisme consultatif formel représentant la fransaskoisie auprès du CRTC Loi sur l'immigration et la protection des réfugiés, concernant le recrutement et à la rétention des nouveaux arrivants francophones dans les communautés fransaskoises en situation minoritaire Loi sur la radiodiffusion, en ce qui a trait à la représentation des communautés francophones en situation minoritaire dans les processus décisionnels du CRTC et à l'établissement d'un comité consultatif formel des représentants CLOSM. Loi sur les langues officielles, Partie IV concernant les communications et services dans les deux langues officielles, en ce qui a trait aux décisions réglementaires du CRTC et à la représentation francophone en Saskatchewan Loi sur les langues officielles, Partie VII concernant l'engagement du gouvernement fédéral à appuyer le développement des communautés francophones en situation minoritaire, en ce qui a trait aux besoins particuliers de la fransaskoisie.

Association des professionnels de l'édition musicale

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Règlementation du CRTC, notamment les politiques relatives à la radio commerciale et aux plateformes de diffusion en continue Modifications a? la Loi sur le droit d'auteur afin d'assurer la protection des droits des titulaires. Intérêt dans le Fonds de la Musique du Canada et Musicaction/Factor. Fonds de la Musique du Canada. Intérêt d'assurer un soutien adéquat aux entreprises canadiennes d'e?dition musicale. Adaptation des politiques à l'ère du numérique. Loi sur la Radiodiffusion et décret d'instruction au CRTC afin que notre environnement législatif et règlementaire soit cohérent avec l'environnement d'aujourd'hui.

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