Lobbying registration dated 2026-01-14
Registrant: Victoria Shen
Client: Writers Guild of Canada
Targeted institutions:
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Telefilm Canada
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Senate of Canada
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Acts: Copyright Act
Income Tax Act
Government funding received:
Institution: Canada Media Fund
Amount: 75000.00
Lobbying activity details:
The Copyright Act, with respect to authorship and ownership, copyright infringement and fair dealing, and the role of Canadian screenwriters.
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.
CRTC broadcasting reporting requirements, with respect to improving the accuracy of data measurement.
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.
Canadian cultural policies in the context of international trade and international trade agreements.
Canadian Film and Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), with respect to the certification points system and supporting the role of Canadian screenwriters.
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.
Telefilm Canada, a program to support Canadian audio-visual production; specifically, with respect to supporting Canadian-written content and the development of new screenplays.
CBC/Radio-Canada, with respect to its mandate and appropriate levels of funding required to meet that mandate.