IATSE - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Ongoing concerns with CUSMA; Canada/US trade relationship. Providing information regarding the impact of CUSMA on IATSE membership; ensuring that Canada/US trade issues do not negatively impact jobs

   June 5, 2026 · John Zerucelli · Liberal · Employment and Training; Intellectual Property; Arts and Culture; Economic Development; Broadcasting

2. Seeking retirement security through the film and television tax credits. This could be achieved by amending the definition of "labour expenditure" in 125.4(1) and "Canadian labour expenditure" in 125.5(1) of the Income Tax Act to explicitly include employer contributions to a Registered Pension Plan (RPP).

   May 11, 2026 · John Zerucelli · Liberal · Taxation and Finance; Budget; Arts and Culture

3. Development of a Labour Based Live Performance Tax Credit

   January 20, 2026 · Karina Gould · Liberal · Taxation and Finance; Arts and Culture

Full meeting log

23 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.