Andrea Stuart

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About Andrea Stuart

Bilingual policy and government relations specialist with 10+ years of experience developing & driving legislative change and policy outcomes in Canadian academic and intellectual property landscapes. Proven track record of wrestling with complex policy files and getting to the heart of issues, building strategic coalitions, influencing copyright legislation, and connecting the dots between government's priorities and my stakeholders' needs to secure policy wins in Ottawa. At CAUT, I lead intellectual property policy initiatives and government relations strategies, focusing on copyright issues, technology and academic freedom. Key achievements include-> Securing significant media coverage to shape public discourse on complex policy issues -> Identifying and then engaging federal government to close data gaps about the post-secondary education sector -> Securing federal legislative action to address systemic issues revealed by the Laurentian University bankruptcy process -> Developing influential submissions on AI, copyright modernization, online harms and research funding ->"Fair Dealing Works" coalition to advance copyright issues Having recently completed an LL.M. in intellectual property law at Osgoode Hall Law School, building on my background in music, book history, and cultural studies, my interdisciplinary perspective enables me to approach policy challenges with unique insights and creative solutions. Open to connecting with fellow policy thinkers, advocates, copyright nerds, and anyone interested in shaping the future of knowledge sharing in Canada. Let's explore how we can work together to build more equitable and innovative policy frameworks. Expertise areas: Government Relations & Legislative Affairs | Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy | Coalition Building & Stakeholder Management | Strategic Communications | Policy Analysis & Development | Innovation & Academic Policy