Sara Korajian Rankin

Copyright Act: with respect to powers provided to the authorities of collectives

Requesting amendments to the Copyright Act to make the private copying regime technologically neutral.

Advocate for the inclusion of the Artist's Resale Right to support artists and copyright holders in upcoming amendments to the Copyright Act.

Promote Canadian ownership in publishing through the evaluation of the exceptions made to the Revised Foreign Investment Policy in Book Publishing and Distribution Maintain Funding for all programs that support writing and publishing in Canada Increase the Canada Book Fund (CBF) from its current level of $38.4 million per year to $58.4 million Amendments to the Copyright Modernization Act. Amending sections (old section 21) to limit fair dealing exemption for education.

Seek ways for Metis Artists in British Columbia can participate in the diplomatic gifting program and ensure government buildings include metis art in their buildings. Negotiate revisions to the terms of reference for the Recognitions of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination table. Ensure the Government of Canada continues to engage Metis Nation British Columbia in advancing self government discussions. Additionally, provide updates to government officials on the research work being done across British Columbia to advance self government discussions. Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs. Seek ways to participate and advance Metis Nation British Columbia housing priorities through Build Canada Homes. Seek opportunities and engagement on the development of the Major Projects Office. Additionally, ensure Metis business in British Columbia are included in the procurement opportunities that flow from Major Projects initiated in British Columbia. Seek understanding and adequate funding supports on programs that will help Metis women and LGBTQ community in BC. Understand what supports are available for adoption of digital governance and seek federal funding for updates and adoption of digital governance. Ensure the Indigenous Justice Strategy includes perspectives from the Metis Nation British Columbia. Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program. Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement.

Seeking investment in the Canada Arts Training Fund Seeking investment in cultural infrastructure projects Exception to immigration cap for international students at career colleges

Increased support by the Government of Canada to the Canadian Arts Training Fund Promote and apply for funding support for the Monument-National through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund and Infrastructure Canada

Copyright Act provisions relating to collective society administration of section 19 rights

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

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.

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