Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

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Canadian Media Producers Association - BC Producers Branch / David MacLean, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: Canadian Media Producers Association - BC Producers Branch
Lobbyist name: David MacLean, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2025-10-30
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 11610-6268

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 1

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 1

Version 1 of 1 (2025-10-30 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will the consultant lobbyist be arranging meetings between a public office holder and the client for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Brief elected officials on the CMPA’s role and explore how we can continue to work together to support BC’s world class independent productions, the thousands of jobs they create and the millions of dollars they bring to BC’s economy.	Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Arts and Culture, Economic Development and Trade, Small Business
Seeking changes to the legislation dictating BC's 51% IP ownership regulation as it is a major barrier specifically to interprovincial and national film production. The relevant offices for this discussion will be the Office of the Premier, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports (TACS) and the Ministry of Finance.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Arts and Culture, Industry, Intellectual Property
Seeking leadership and clarity on the Province's direction for BC's independent producers in light of US tariffs and industry skepticism. The relevant offices for this discussion will be the Office of the Premier, the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports (TACS), the Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth (JEG) and the Minister of Finance.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Internal Trade, International Relations, International Trade, Labour/Labour Relations
Seeking the renewal of the Domestic Motion Picture Fund from the Office of the Premier, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports (TACS) and the Ministry of Finance.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Arts and Culture, Tourism

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Finance
Jobs and Economic Growth
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Contingency Information

Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the outcome of this lobbying activity.
Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the success in arranging a meeting with public office holders on behalf of the client.

Client Details

Client Contact Information

Canadian Media Producers Association - BC Producers Branch

Address:
600-736 Granville St.
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1G3
Canada

Website: https://cmpa.ca/cmpa-bc/

Description of Business Activities

The BC Producers Branch of the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) is a provincial chapter of the CMPA, working on behalf of British Columbia production companies. The CMPA-BC represents over 150 independent production companies based in British Columbia. The branch has four key operational priorities: government relations, industrial relations, export and industry development. The CMPA-BC has its own branch council and operating by-laws, which adhere to the regulations and direction of the CMPA national organization. Like the national organization, the CMPA-BC promotes its members’ interests by negotiating labour agreements, organizing export development initiatives, advocating for BC’s film, TV and digital media sector, liaising with the CMPA on all issues affecting our members, and holding conferences, seminar and workshops that help BC-based companies build their capacity.

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was received within the preceding 12 months based on the submission date requirements for this registration.

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Canadian Media Producers Association - BC Producers Branch is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Canadian Media Poducers Association (National Branch)
- 251 Laurier Ave.
  Ottawa, ON K1P 5J6
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Canadian Media Producers Association - BC Producers Branch are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyist Details

David MacLean | Has not held any “former public office holder” positions in BC, as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act

Business address:
800-1040 W Georgia
Vancouver, BC, BC V6E 4H1
Canada

Relevant Codes of Conduct

The consultant lobbyist does not have in place an undertaking to comply with any relevant codes of conduct.

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Consultant has lobbied, or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this client, on or after 2024-09-21:	No Contributions information is not required

Contributions information is not required to be answered until a Lobbying Activity Report has been entered.

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

No gifts or benefits were provided to public office holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

No records

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Firm: Earnscliffe BC

Address:
800-1040 W Georgia
Vancouver, BC, BC V6E 4H1
Canada

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Canadian Media Producers Association - BC Producers Branch

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Canadian Media Producers Association - BC Producers Branch	2025-10-30	current

Canadian Media Producers Association - BC Producers Branch

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

David MacLean, Earnscliffe BC (Consultant Lobbyist)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

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Canadian Media Producers Association - BC Producers Branch
Consultant Lobbyist: David MacLean

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kenton Duncan, Ministerial Advisor | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-30
Posted date: 2025-11-24
Lobbying Activity number: 6268-47188 View Lobbying Activity Report

David MacLean, Earnscliffe BC (Consultant Lobbyist)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-1 of 1

Canadian Media Producers Association - BC Producers Branch
Consultant Lobbyist: David MacLean

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kenton Duncan, Ministerial Advisor | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-30
Posted date: 2025-11-24
Lobbying Activity number: 6268-47188 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2025-11-05

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Canadian Media Producers Association - BC Producers Branch / David MacLean, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 1 of 1 (2025-10-30 to present)

Version 1 of 1 (2025-10-30 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Contingency Information

Client Contact Information

Description of Business Activities

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address