Record-breaking November lobbying sees U.S. trade war and federal budget among top concerns

The House Ethics Committee is planning to embark on a review of the Lobbying Act in 2026 after wrapping up its current study into challenges posed by artificial intelligence and its regulation.

Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger has been pushing for a review of the Lobbying Act since she was appointed to her role in 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-breaking November lobbying sees U.S. trade war and federal budget among top concerns

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The House Ethics Committee is planning to embark on a review of the Lobbying Act in 2026 after wrapping up its current study into challenges posed by artificial intelligence and its regulation.

Record-breaking November lobbying sees U.S. trade war and federal budget among top concerns

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The House Ethics Committee is planning to embark on a review of the Lobbying Act in 2026 after wrapping up its current study into challenges posed by artificial intelligence and its regulation.

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Proposed collective bargaining changes could ‘influence the opinions of arbitrators’ to consider feds’ fiscal situation: lawyer

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When patents create an unbalanced system of protection, regulatory exclusivities, which safeguard a firm’s data from being copied by competitors while still allowing scientific collaboration, offer a better alternative.

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We need to use every viable technique to hold the average global temperature down while we work frantically to end our emissions.

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Transforming Canada’s economy for a better future is an enormous challenge

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Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

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A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the national supply chain office “will enhance the resilience, efficiency, and reliability of our transportation systems,” in a Transport Canada press release on Dec. 1, 2023.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.

Supply chain strategy must go beyond transportation, says Supply Chain Canada president

PostBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A national supply chain strategy will require a holistic understanding of what the supply chain is, which is often misunderstood, according to Martin Montanti, president and CEO of Supply Chain Canada.