Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	Entertainment Software Association of Canada/Association Canadienne du Logiciel de Divertissement
Associated registration:	959715-16662-36
Communication date:	2026-04-09
Posted date:	2026-04-10

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Fares Al Soud, Member of Parliament House of Commons Kristina Tesser Derksen, Member of Parliament House of Commons
List of Details Subject matter Detail Employment and Training, Immigration, Labour Bringing Talent into Canada – Maintain fast, predictable Global Talent Stream processes and immigration pathways for specialized roles in the video game sector. Economic Development, Foreign Affairs, Industry, International Trade Digital Trade – Promote tariff-free digital trade, open data flows, and recognition of digital goods under trade agreements like CUSMA and the Indo-Pacific Strategy. Education, Employment and Training, Labour Domestic Skills Development (STEAM) – Strengthen post-secondary alignment with industry needs through digital-skills training and partnerships. Economic Development, Industry, International Trade, National Security/Security Foreign Investment – Support transparent, predictable implementation of Investment Canada Act reforms that maintain investor confidence in creative industries. Arts and Culture, International Trade, Tourism Games as Next-Generation Creative Exports – Include video games in trade missions, export programs, and creative-industry promotion efforts. Consumer Issues, Education, Health Healthy Play & Digital Literacy – Promote balanced, informed engagement through education and digital-literacy initiatives for youth and families. Consumer Issues, Justice and Law Enforcement, National Security/Security Player Safety – Promote evidence-based frameworks to address harmful online behaviour while recognizing the structured nature of video games. Employment and Training, Immigration, Labour Retaining Talent in Canada – Ensure permanent residency programs (e.g., Express Entry) recognize digital occupations to retain global talent. Arts and Culture, Foreign Affairs, International Trade Visibility in Trade & Cultural Promotion – Recognize video games as a key part of Canada’s creative diplomacy and export strategy.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Paul Fogolin
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