Monthly Communication Report

Registrant name:	Deborah Owusu-Akyeeah
Client:	Directors Guild of Canada/Guilde canadienne des réalisateurs
Associated registration:	964236-385166-1
Communication date:	2026-04-15
Posted date:	2026-04-15

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Brandan Rowe, Chief of Staff Office of the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade, Privy Council Office (PCO) Footnote1 Galen Richardson, Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations Office of the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian, Privy Council Office (PCO) Footnote1
List of Details Subject matter Detail Intellectual Property Advance the recognition and protection of directors and screenwriters as primary authors of audiovisual works in Canadian law and international treaties. Support collective management and equitable remuneration for the use of Canadian audiovisual works worldwide. Defend creative and moral rights in digital environments and oppose any weakening of authorship or copyright protections. Arts and Culture, International Trade Position Canadian directors and storytellers as global ambassadors of cultural sovereignty and creative excellence through international partnerships and export programs. - Promote the visibility of Canadian directors and works at international markets and festivals. - Support mobility, co-production, and export opportunities for Canadian creative talent. - Advocate for the inclusion of directors’ authorship and cultural diplomacy objectives in international trade and cultural agreements.
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