Pierre-Luc Racine

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.

Lobbying relativement au droit d’auteur canadien afin de : - limiter l’exception relative à l’utilisation équitable dans un contexte d’éducation dans la loi canadienne sur le droit d'auteur, - s'assurer que l'intelligence artificielle (IA) se développe et se déploie de manière responsable et en garantissant le respect de la législation sur le droit d'auteur, - et veiller à ce que les programmes d'aide à l'accessibilité respectent les législations canadienne et internationale sur le droit d’auteur. Hausse du financement du Fonds du livre du Canada pour bonifier les programmes réguliers d’appui aux éditeurs et aux organismes et hausse du financement du Conseil des arts du Canada pour mieux soutenir l’édition littéraire canadienne.

Increase or maintain the limits on automotive technicians under the temporary foreign worker program Pursuing a single national regulatory framework for the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles with a view to establishing a common North American regulatory regime. Pursuing an end to the reduction in accessibility to the small business deduction that occurs between taxable capital levels between $10 million and $15 million for qualifying Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs). Pursuing a continuation of the historical tax treatment of financial services performed at automobile dealerships. Promoting automotive free trade under the North American Free Trade Agreement Oppose the proposed luxury tax on cars over $100,000 Maintaining Bank Act provisions that restrict chartered banks' ability to enter the leasing market. Increase Canada Border Service Agency enforcement against stolen vehicle exports Economic and business support measures for the retail automobile industry during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis Consistent Audit activity for dealers based on CRA Rulings division findings Advocating for the removal of lien notes in the calculation of taxable capital for auto dealers' accessibility to the small business deduction.

Promote regulatory harmonization or recognition with the United States, that would allow for the importation of Heavy Trucks from The United States into Canada for the 2027 model year. Engage with government officials on ongoing automotive tech shortage and establish solution pathways Oppose a luxury tax on cars over 100,00$ Engage with public officials on the current U.S - CAN trade conflict and the economic impacts on auto retailers. Providing insights on the negative economic effects caused by retaliatory tariffs. Underline how the EV mandate could be perceived as a trade disruptor. Engaging with public officials on the challenges, opportunities and consumers realities regarding the EV mandate and transition towards a full electrical fleet. Engaging with public officials regarding the end of the iZEV program and the effects of its termination on Canadian automobile dealers. Budget measures related to automobile taxation