Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-11
Registrant: Andrew Walker
Client: ACTRA Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists
Targeted institutions:
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Acts: Broadcasting Act
Copyright Act
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
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.
Legislation and policy that supports the regulation of artificial intelligence, notably in protection of performers, and including, but not limited to, moral rights for performers.
Policies around the procurement of advertising services using unionzed workers
Potential impact of trade issues on audiovisual industry
Amendments to the Copyright Act relating to moral rights for performers