Scott Hutton

Canada, US, Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA), specifically provisions related to copyright, culture, and broadcasting. Broadcasting ownership related issues Federal government tax credit and direct funding programs supporting Canadian audiovisual programming production and journalism Tax policies with respect to deductibility of advertising on foreign media platforms. Spectrum policies particularly with regard to impacts on Canadian broadcasters and viewers of over-the-air television stations Regulations enacted pursuant to the Online News Act, S.C. 2023, c. 23 Regulations enacted pursuant to the Broadcasting Act, S.C. 1991, c. 11 Potential initiatives related to supporting Canadian journalism and journalists Health policies relating to food/beverage and other product advertising Federal government advertising spending. Copyright policies relating to signal piracy, and copyright infringement Broadcasting policies relating to commercial radio, conventional and discretionary television, and digital media broadcasting

Tax policies with respect to deductibility of advertising on foreign media platforms. Spectrum policies particularly with regard to impacts on Canadian broadcasters and viewers of over-the-air television stations Regulations enacted pursuant to the Online News Act, S.C. 2023, c. 23 Regulations enacted pursuant to the Broadcasting Act, S.C. 1991, c. 11 Potential initiatives related to supporting Canadian journalism and journalists Health policies relating to food/beverage and other product advertising Federal government tax credit and direct funding programs supporting Canadian audiovisual programming production Federal government advertising spending. Copyright policies relating to signal piracy, and copyright infringement Broadcasting policies relating to commercial radio, conventional and discretionary television, and digital media broadcasting

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

Legislation - similar to the EU Digital Markets Act - to curtail the abuse of their dominant position by established digital gatekeepers. Policies that ensure stronger industrial support for Canadian media companies by diverting existing and future advertising and marketing spending to Canadian media. Development of standards for public alerting and warning systems and the establishment of a National Public Alerting System. Immediate and long-term funding for the National Public Alerting System. The development and implementation of a Red Dress Alert System The development of national climate data strategy. The development of a national digital/data charter and associated legislation. Specialty Service Regulations with regards to the regulatory obligations of small, independent specialty services Possible amendments to the Broadcasting Act Meteorological Service of Canada with regard to provisioning of services to private sector meteorological companies and media and private sector access to Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorological data. Licensing framework policy with regard to Broadcasting Distribution Undertakings and Specialty Services, Broadcasting Distribution Regulations with regards to the regulations governing the distribution of small, independent specialty services and support for license renewal.

The development of national climate data strategy. The development of a national digital/data charter and associated legislation. Specialty Service Regulations with regards to the regulatory obligations of small, independent specialty services Possible amendments to the Broadcasting Act Meteorological Service of Canada with regard to provisioning of services to private sector meteorological companies and media and private sector access to Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorological data. Licensing framework policy with regard to Broadcasting Distribution Undertakings and Specialty Services, Development of standards for public alerting and warning systems and the establishment of a National public alerting system. Broadcasting Distribution Regulations with regards to the regulations governing the distribution of small, independent specialty services and support for license renewal.

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.

Discussions regarding Canada's digital sovereignty opportunities, priorities and challenges, including policies, investments, innovation and procurement related matters. Ordonnances du Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes visant les télécommunications. Développement de la fibre. Internet: accès des tiers ( revendeurs) aux réseaux , politique de financement de dépoiement de réseaux, examen des pratiques de gestion du trafic des fournisseurs d'accès internet, la neutralité de réseau et ses enjeux . Téléphonie : politique et coût d'accès aux structures de soutènement. Subvention des réseaux en régions éloignées. Services sans fil et politique/tarification des services de gros (itinérance, partage de pylônes, réseaux virtuels). Téléphonie sans fil. Politique: Conditions de licence concernant l'itinérance obligatoire, le partage des pylônes d'antennes et des emplacements, ainsi que l'interdiction des emplacements exclusifs. Politique: Systèmes d'antennes de radiocommunications et de radiodiffusion. (Consultations publiques) Politique: Cadre de délivrance de licences pour les services mobiles à large bande (enchères de spectre ). Programme: L'accès aux services internet à large bande dans les régions rurales du Canada. Gestion du spectre des radiofréquences. Rencontre ayant pour objectif d'explorer les possibilités de faire évoluer les normes de services du BCPAC pour permettre un versement anticipé des crédits d'impôt à hauteur de 75% du montant dû, ainsi que réduire les coûts d'analyse des dossiers déposés pour les crédits d'impôt. Échanges relatifs au projet de loi S-209; aspects et impacts en matière de télécommunications. Loi sur le soutien en matière d’accès autorisé à de l’information (projet de loi C-22). Édition et publication : accès au programme d'aide aux publications canadienne, magazines et services en ligne; Programmes de soutien à l’électrification de la flotte de véhicules; Investissement publicitaire dans les médias privés. Loi sur les télécommunications: principe de neutralité du net. Politique réglementaire de télécom CRTC 2009-657: examen des pratiques de gestion du trafic Internet et des fournisseurs de services Internet. Décision de télécom CRTC 2010-445: modifications au cadre d'abstention concernant les services de données mobiles sans fil. Projet de loi C-10 , Loi modifiant la Loi sur la radiodiffusion et apportant des modifications connexes et corrélatives à d'autres lois, alléger le fardeau réglementaire et administratif , équité avec les joueurs étrangers et révision du mandat de Radio-Canada; Loi sur le droit d'auteur , changement à la loi afin de reconnaître les droits voisins; Programme de financement des longs métrages canadiens Nouveaux médias;diffusion sur internet et multiplateforme; débat sur la réglementation et la taxation . Instances de politique ou autre initiées par le CRTC ( services de vidéo en ligne,diversité des voix, accessibilité, règlements de différends,etc). Fonds des médias du Canada: orientation, administration et financement. Demandes ou modifications de licences pour les services spécialisés ou chaînes conventionnelles pour Groupe TVA et pour les services de télédistribution de Vidéotron.

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

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.

Policies around the procurement of advertising services using unionzed workers Amendments to the Copyright Act relating to moral rights for performers Regulation regarding the use and misuse of artificial intelligence as it relates to performers and their rights. 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.

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

Monitoring and informing the renewal of the Creative Export Strategy and various Government programs and initiatives for international activities. Exploring funding opportunities through programs and agencies under ISED, BDC, and Canadian Heritage. Advocacy related to modernization of The Broadcasting Act with regard to Canadian commercial broadcasting. Advocacy related to building a competitive landscape for Canadian media companies in Canada. Discussions of financial impacts and potential government responses

Communications regarding policy and legislation in the digital age, including the regulation of online content, data protection and privacy, copyright and taxation, health and wellness, emergency preparedness, fostering technological innovation and growth, and Canada's approach to advancing the digital economy and digital transformation. Engaging government on information technology solutions, the utilization of Apple products and services, and accessibility solutions involving Apple products.