Yuan Yi Zhu
Senior Policy Advisor, House of Commons·0 communications in the past year
Lobbied by
Association des réalisateurs et des réalisatrices du Québec
1Démarches visant lobligation de signer et de respecter des ententes collectives avec les associations dartistes et/ou syndicats et les associations de producteurs et/ou producteurs individuels pour recevoir du financement public. Démarches visant à assurer un financement adéquat des expressions culturelles localement afin de favoriser l'intérêt pour la culture, tout en augmentant la visibilité des artistes locaux et régionaux, des cultures autochtones et en attirant les publics jeunesse et nouveaux arrivants. Démarches visant la protection des créateurs et créatrices par la modernisation du droit dauteur?via?: la modernisation du régime canadien de la copie privée, la modification à la Loi sur le droit dauteur cotitularité et le statut de co-auteur des réalisateurs et scénaristes pour une uvre cinématographique. L'autorisation et la rémunération des artistes sont requises pour lutilisation de leurs uvres par l'IA. Démarches visant la protection et la promotion du rôle essentiel de CBC/Radio-Canada comme diffuseur national en matière daccès à linformation journalistique et les émissions dintérêt national Démarches visant le maintien et laugmentation des budgets de Téléfilm Canada et du Fonds des médias du Canada pour soutenir la culture francophone et québécoise, avec une répartition entre les langues officielles.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
1CFIB supports the principle behind the Canada Jobs Grant but encourages flexibility in its implementation and consideration of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs)' needs. For example, introducing a permanent refundable tax credits for co-op and internship hires and reducing red tape from programs like Canada Summer Jobs to make it easier for small businesses to continue hiring youth. Advocating on behalf of small and medium-sized businesses to facilitate trade between Canada and other countries (CAN-US tariffs, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, Chinese tariffs). Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shares its suggestions for Budget 2026 focusing on: reducing the small business tax rate from 9% to 6% and increasing the small business deduction (SBD) threshold to $700,000 and index it to inflation going forward. Canada is experiencing an entrepreneurial drought: a sustained period where business closures consistently outpace new business starts, leading to a shrinking entrepreneurial base and declining confidence in entrepreneurship. CFIB recommends that reversing this trend should be treated as a national economic priority. Sharing small businesses' views on Labour Code changes, impact on small businesses and the need to ensure the fluidity of the supply chain. Sharing survey results on improving CFIA customer service to encourage the review of their operations to better meet the needs of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) - reducing red tape and facilitating food mobility within Canada. Sharing data information and recommendations related to the state of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) overall and for specific sectors which could also include provincial data. Promoting reforms to the Competition Act that will ensure small businesses have an equitable opportunity to compete in todays economy, especially as small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) have noted an increase in large corporate giants within Canada. Shipping costs pose a significant barrier for small business, as such we continue to advocate for favourable shipping rates with carriers (including the cost of shipping along with better service levels and addressing the work stoppage at Canada Post). Presenting the views of small business owners based on our survey data to the Canada Revenue Agency to share ways of improving customer service interactions with small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and suggest ways to ease the tax burden on small business owners as well as increase accountability within the agency. CFIB continues to monitor the effects of the Consumer Product Safety Act on small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and other issues raised related to the mandate of Health Canada. We also continue to monitor customer service interactions between our members and Health Canada. Any issues are raised with officials. CFIB advocates for simplification to the federal procurement process on behalf of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). Lobbying to reduce Red Tape by focusing on removing interprovincial trade barriers, facilitating labour mobility and improving government customer service. This includes providing input for the consultations on the Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill. Goods and Services Tax/ Harmonized Sales Tax Administration with regards to Transitional Rules, Out of Province Sales Rules, Point-of-Sale Rebate, and fillings. Retirement Income Policies, and proposed Canada Pension Plan increases. CFIB is against mandatory increases in Canada Pension Plan, and has provided alternative approaches. CFIB has also shared recommendations to reduce disincentives to work for older workers. Presenting the views of small business owners on infrastructure spending through member survey results, mandate votes and other CFIB research. Offering funding solutions and alternatives to government proposals on transit and infrastructure expansion. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Canadian Mushroom Growers Association
1-Seeking funding for proposed training and farm innovations for workers and farm employers. -Proposed Agriculture and Agri-Food Workforce Action Plan and Workforce Program, to increase the labour supply and to increase training for the agriculture sector workers and employers. -Address agriculture labour issues and shortages with government officials by seeking support for the implementation of Agri-Food Immigration Pilot that will allow immigration access for farm and food workers, also create new incentives to encourage refugees and new immigrants to work on farms and to also address the Temporary Foreign Worker Program application process issues with administrative efficiencies.
Crystal Clear Connections
Digital Media Association
1Engaging public office holders to understand Canadas emerging policy approach to artificial intelligence, copyright, and the creation and use of digital replicas in music. Communications with public office holders regarding the implementation of the Online Streaming Act, including as it relates to regulations and conditions applicable to online streaming services operating in Canada.
Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) | Quebec District Council
1Démarches visant lobligation de signer et de respecter des ententes collectives avec les associations dartistes et/ou syndicats et les associations de producteurs et/ou producteurs individuels pour recevoir du financement public. Démarches visant à assurer un financement adéquat des expressions culturelles localement afin de favoriser l'intérêt pour la culture, tout en augmentant la visibilité des artistes locaux et régionaux, des cultures autochtones et en attirant les publics jeunesse et nouveaux arrivants. Démarches visant la protection des créateurs et créatrices par la modernisation du droit dauteur?via?: la modernisation du régime canadien de la copie privée, la modification à la Loi sur le droit dauteur cotitularité et le statut de co-auteur des réalisateurs et scénaristes pour une uvre cinématographique. L'autorisation et la rémunération des artistes sont requises pour lutilisation de leurs uvres par l'IA. Démarches visant la protection et la promotion du rôle essentiel de CBC/Radio-Canada comme diffuseur national en matière daccès à linformation journalistique et les émissions dintérêt national Démarches visant le maintien et laugmentation des budgets de Téléfilm Canada et du Fonds des médias du Canada pour soutenir la culture francophone et québécoise, avec une répartition entre les langues officielles.
Federally Regulated Employers - Transportation and Communications (FETCO)
1Discussions on, including any and all federal government consultations, on the use of the French language in the workplace and the Officials Languages Act in the workplace Discussions on, including any and all federal government consultations, on the Canada Labour Code (and related legislation) with respect to: Part I: Labour Relations Part II Occupational Health and Safety Part III: Labour Standards Part IV: AMPs Discussions on, including any and all federal government consultations, on international labour issues. Discussions on, including any and all federal government consultations, on harassment and violence in the workplace Discussions on, including any and all federal government consultations, on critical supply chains as it relates to workplace and labour-related matters Discussions on, including any and all federal government consultations, on accessibility in the workplace. Discussions on, including any and all federal government consultations consultations on, pay equity and pay transparency. Discussions on, including any and all federal government consultations consultations on, employment equity. Discussions on, including any and all federal government consultations associated with, the Employment Insurance Act and related Regulations.
Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec (GMMQ)
1Démarches visant lobligation de signer et de respecter des ententes collectives avec les associations dartistes et/ou syndicats et les associations de producteurs et/ou producteurs individuels pour recevoir du financement public. Démarches visant à assurer un financement adéquat des expressions culturelles localement afin de favoriser l'intérêt pour la culture, tout en augmentant la visibilité des artistes locaux et régionaux, des cultures autochtones et en attirant les publics jeunesse et nouveaux arrivants. Démarches visant la protection des créateurs et créatrices par la modernisation du droit dauteur?via?: la modernisation du régime canadien de la copie privée, la modification à la Loi sur le droit dauteur cotitularité et le statut de co-auteur des réalisateurs et scénaristes pour une uvre cinématographique. L'autorisation et la rémunération des artistes sont requises pour lutilisation de leurs uvres par l'IA. Démarches visant la protection et la promotion du rôle essentiel de CBC/Radio-Canada comme diffuseur national en matière daccès à linformation journalistique et les émissions dintérêt national Démarches visant le maintien et laugmentation des budgets de Téléfilm Canada et du Fonds des médias du Canada pour soutenir la culture francophone et québécoise, avec une répartition entre les langues officielles.
Motion Picture Association - Canada
1Policies 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.
Société des auteurs de radio, télévision et cinéma (SARTEC)?
1Démarches visant lobligation de signer et de respecter des ententes collectives avec les associations dartistes et/ou syndicats et les associations de producteurs et/ou producteurs individuels pour recevoir du financement public. Démarches visant à assurer un financement adéquat des expressions culturelles localement afin de favoriser l'intérêt pour la culture, tout en augmentant la visibilité des artistes locaux et régionaux, des cultures autochtones et en attirant les publics jeunesse et nouveaux arrivants. Démarches visant la protection des créateurs et créatrices par la modernisation du droit dauteur?via?: la modernisation du régime canadien de la copie privée, la modification à la Loi sur le droit dauteur cotitularité et le statut de co-auteur des réalisateurs et scénaristes pour une uvre cinématographique. L'autorisation et la rémunération des artistes sont requises pour lutilisation de leurs uvres par l'IA. Démarches visant la protection et la promotion du rôle essentiel de CBC/Radio-Canada comme diffuseur national en matière daccès à linformation journalistique et les émissions dintérêt national Démarches visant le maintien et laugmentation des budgets de Téléfilm Canada et du Fonds des médias du Canada pour soutenir la culture francophone et québécoise, avec une répartition entre les langues officielles.
The University of British Columbia
1Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs. Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure. Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) and other departments and agencies. Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff. Advocacy to ensure that proposals to develop or amend federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary system reflect the needs of universities and support our research and education mission. Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Advocacy to enhance student supports, including but not limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs.