The unintended consequences of stricter rules on public policy engagement
The 2023 changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct around event sponsorship risk undermining public trust in our democratic institutions.
Budget a step in the right direction, but fails to deliver on the ‘hype,’ say lobbyists
‘There’s been so much buzz that’s been generated around Build Canada Homes … about generational investments,’ says Homeward Public Affairs’ Jacob Gorenkoff, ‘and we definitely did not see those things in the budget.’
‘Cut through the table talk’: tech firms launch new group to help feds fix procurement woes
The Smart Procurement Group, led by Compass Rose and seven tech firms, will offer insight on specific issues aiming to speed up how the government buys digital products and services.
CMA leads health lobbying in lead up to budget
MPs have been on the Hill for less than three months this year thanks to prorogation this past winter and the spring election campaign, making lobbying a challenge in 2025.
Easter Seals, CFIB lobbying feds to end Canada Post’s strike
The strike by Canada Post workers has put a halt on mail and parcel deliveries nationwide since Sept. 25, but the union representing postal workers announced it would switch to rotating strikes on Oct. 11. The union will meet with the minister again this week.
This Parliament’s ethics roundup: blind trusts, recusals, gifts, and more
Both Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada-U.S. Relations Minister Dominic LeBlanc have conflict-of-interest screens in place.
Hodgson, Dabrusin top-lobbied cabinet ministers last month as energy, environment lead the lobby charts
According to the federal Lobbyists’ Registry, top communications last month with the energy and environment ministers dealt with major international pacts, such as trading critical minerals and addressing the plastic pollution crisis.
Struggling auto sector promises deep engagement as wheels set to turn on CUSMA consultations
Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, said ‘There’s simply too much at stake’ regarding CUSMA negotiations.
Carney ‘did the right thing’: feds’ new support for national pharmacare ‘positive,’ but evolving stance surprises advocates
Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sept. 11 that his government will continue to negotiate bilateral agreements, contradicting an earlier stance that it would only honour the four deals signed before the April 2025 election.
Build Canada Homes must prioritize ‘right’ kind of housing, affordability and green energy, say advocates
The Build Canada Homes initiative, which aims to double national housing output to 500,000 new homes per year, is expected to launch this fall.
