Government Relations
Submissions
We frequently submit studies or comments to parliamentary committees and government agencies to give politicians and bureaucrats the perspective of the Canadian independent production industry.
2011 Submissions
August 12, 2010
CMPA Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance With Respect to the 2011 Pre-Budget Consultations
2010 Submissions
August 13, 2010
CFTPA Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance With Respect to the 2010 Pre-Budget Consultations
July 30, 2010
CFTPA written submission to the Government of Canada Pursuant to
Opening Canada’s Doors to Foreign Investment
2009 Submissions
September 13, 2009
CFTPA written submission with respect to Copyright Consultations by Heritage Canada and Industry Canada
August 14, 2009
CFTPA Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance With Respect to the 2009 Pre-Budget Consultations
2008 Submissions
August 15, 2008
Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance - Pre-budget Consultations 2008
January 11, 2008
CFTPA submission to the Competition Policy Review Panel in response to its discussion paper titled “Sharpening Canada’s Competitive Edge”
2007 Submissions
April 26, 2007
CFTPA remarks to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage regarding its Study on the Role for a Public Broadcaster in the 21st Century
March 12, 2007
CFTPA submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage regarding its Study on the Role for a Public Broadcaster in the 21st Century
February 27, 2007
CFTPA submission to the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications regarding its Study of the Canadian Television Fund
February 8, 2007
CFTPA remarks to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage regarding its Study on the Canadian Television Fund
2006 Submissions
September 7, 2006
CFTPA submission to CAVCO on the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
The CFTPA supports overall direction of proposals in the third phase of CAVCO’s consultation on the Canadian content tax credit program.
August 17, 2006
CFTPA's comments on the Application by Câblevision du Nord de Québec Inc. (CNQ) for a broadcasting undertaking licence to operate a general interest video-on-demand (VOD) service [Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2006-7]
The CFTPA recommends that the CRTC deny this proposal and stipulate that CNQ, if it is awarded a licence to operate a video on demand programming undertaking, be required to adhere to the same obligation in this regard as other VOD services. We oppose the requested changes to the standard conditions of licence for VOD undertakings.
June 8, 2006
CFTPA's comments on a proposed exemption order for mobile television broadcasting undertakings
The CFTPA supports the CRTC’s proposal to include an exemption condition relating to prior authorization provided the Commission strengthens the wording of that condition to ensure that mobile phone companies do not gain access to content on a compulsory licence basis under the Copyright Act.
April 18, 2006
Submission by the CFTPA Persuant to the 2006 Pre-Budget Consultations
The CFTPA is calling for a new federal strategy to more effectively overcome the formidable challenges it faces and to ensure that the support system is better balanced and more efficient going forward.
2005 Submissions
October 12, 2005
CFTPA’s response to the Commission’s call for comments on Viewing and Expenditure Incentives for English-language Canadian Drama
September 16, 2005
CFTPA submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Heritage on the Canadian feature film industry
CFTPA calls for improved policies and support mechanisms for the feature film industry.
September 8, 2005
CFTPA submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance on the 2005 pre-budget consultations
CFTPA calls for a new national strategy that focuses on increasing productivity, ensuring better synergy between independent producers, the broadcasting system and other markets, promoting a fairer balance between those who produce content and those who have direct access to audiences, and ensuring that each element in the system makes a significant contribution to building social and cultural cohesion in Canada and promoting diversity.
June 30, 2005
CFTPA Submission to CAVCO, Phase 2
Follow up comments to CAVCO on its review of the Canadian content tax credit program. The association calls for friendlier foreign participation and copyright ownership provisions.
April 29, 2005
CFTPA submission to CAVCO on the Canadian film or Video Production Tax Credit
The CFTPA calls for more flexibility and a need to relax Canadian contents rules to make Canadian producers more competitive, domestically and internationally.
February 18, 2005 | en français
CFTPA Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on the Canadian feature film industry
CFTPA calls for a five-year commitment from the government for feature film and increased public assistance to promote growth, innovation and to compete for bigger audiences. The association also emphasizes that English-language features are under-supported relative to the English-language audience and population in Canada given the overwhelming competition from American films.
2004 Submissions
November 23, 2004
CFTPA Presentation Before the Standing Committee on Finance
In pre-budget discussions before the committee, the CFTPA calls for protecting all film, television and new media programs during the current expenditure review exercise. The association focuses on five key points: increasing the return of the federal tax credits; renewing the CTF; renewing the Canada New Media Fund and Canadian Culture On-line Program; renewing the Canada Feature Film Fund; and improving the corporate financing mechanisms for production companies.
Oral Remarks
February 9, 2004
CFTPA joins industry coalition to restore funding to the Canadian Television Fund
2003 Submissions
September 18, 2003
CFTPA-led presentation to Canadian Heritage's Canadian Culture Online National Advisory Board; it discusses the importance of the new media industry and the need for funding. Present at the meeting: Steve Comeau, and Tracey Doyle, CFTPA; Suzanne Guèvremont, Alliance NumériQC; Ian Kelso, New Media Business Alliance; Jean-Pierre Faucher, Allliance NumériQC; New Media BC was also involved.
September 15, 2003
Comments to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on its review of the Copyright Act. The CFTPA encourages ISAN registration for Canadian audiovisual works and recommends that jurisdiction over copyright be handled under a single government department.
September 8, 2003
CFTPA’s recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance during its pre-budget consultations.
Oral Remarks by Guy Mayson
July 25, 2003
CFTPA’s comments to Telefilm on its proposed recoupment policy. The association finds it too complex and believes it may discourage investment.
July 25, 2003
CFTPA's proposal to the CTF on a future model for the production fund.
July 23, 2003
CFTPA asks CRTC to reconsider policy directive re. private fund allocations by Bell ExpressVu and Star Choice.
June 16, 2003
CFTPA's oral remarks to the CRTC in support of Chum's application for licences in Calgary and Edmonton.
May 30, 2003
CFTPA's comments to the CRTC on the renewal of specialty channels.
2002 Submissions
December 20, 2002
CFTPA's CTF Task Force comments on Telefilm's consultation process and policies.
September 13, 2002
CFTPA reiterates its position to the CRTC regarding Internet Retransmission and its impact on copyright.
August 30, 2002
CFTPA's second submission to Canadian Heritage's review of Canadian content in film and televison.
CanCon submissions summary | The Economic Impact of Non-CTF Certified Film and Television Production
August 21, 2002
The Economic Impact of Non-CTF Certified Canadian Film and Television Production
June 4, 2002
CFTPA's response to Heritage's request for reviewing the Canadian content definition
June 4, 2002
CFTPA'S presentation to the Standing Committee on Heritage on Internet retransmission and Bill C-48
2001 Submissions
September 10, 2001
CFTPA submission on the review of the Canadian broadcasting system by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
Three appendices:
• Chart of 30 key CRTC policies and decisions
• Assessment of the Economic Impact of the Canadian Television Fund (Commissioned from PricewaterhouseCoopers)
• Canadian TV Viewing Trends (Commissioned from Canadian Media Research Inc.)
August 10, 2001 | en français
CFTPA submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
It requests a simplified tax credit regime and improved corporate financing mechanisms. It also argues for continued federal financing of the CTF at existing levels.
The submission includes:
Assessment of the Economic Impact of the Canadian Television Fund, commissioned from PricewaterhouseCoopers. This report addresses market realities, the role of the CTF and Canadian production industry performance.
September 15, 2000 | en français
Comments to Canadian Heritage on the Canadian Television Fund. Includes a legal opinion on future directions of the CTF