Legislation to exempt natural gas use on farms from carbon pricing focus of environment-heavy April lobbying
A priority for environment-related lobbying in April was Bill C-234, which would amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act to exempt the natural gas and propane used on farms.
Food insecurity, canola crops top lobbying concerns in first quarter of 2023
The Breakfast Club of Canada is pushing for a pan-Canadian school food program in accordance with a commitment in the 2019 federal budget.
Disability benefit and gun control bills could rank high for Liberal priorities prior to summer break, say lobbyists
The House will adjourn for the summer starting on June 23, and will resume in mid-September.
Lobbyists anticipate revisions to Code of Conduct following House Ethics Committee’s recommendations
Changes are expected this summer for rules covering the code of conduct for lobbyists, which haven’t been updated since 2015.
Controversial appointment of top ethics watchdog with family ties to cabinet minister holds merit, say public policy experts
Martine Richard, the sister-in-law of Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, was appointed as the interim ethics commissioner in late March, following a decade of service in the federal ethics office.
Tensions with China show need for trade diversification, say business advocates, NDP MP
Prime Mininster Justin Trudeau stressed a commitment to competing ‘effectively with China on a level playing field,’ during the visit to Ottawa by U.S. President Joe Biden on March 23-24.
Interim ethics commissioner with family connection to Intergovernmental Affairs Minister LeBlanc raises red flags for critics
Martine Richard, who became interim ethics commissioner effective on March 27, is the sister-in-law of Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc.
Job security during transition to low-carbon economy among top concerns in environment-heavy February for lobbying
Environment-related advocacy reclaimed its spot as the most popular subject matter discussed in federal lobbying in February, after two months lead by economic development discussions.
Top 30 consultant lobbyists with highest number of communications in 2022
David Angus, Capital Hill Group: 238 communications Dan Lovell, Sussex Strategy: 194 communications Marc Desmarais, National Public Relations: 156 communications Kevin Bosch, Sandstone Group: 147 communications Isabel Metcalfe, Public Affairs Counsel: 143 communications Ingrid Ravary-Konopka, Sussex Strategy: 111 communications Naresh Raghubeer, Sandstone Group: 110 communications Dan Pfeffer, PAA Advisory: 108 communications John Delacourt, Counsel Public […]
Top 100 Lobbyists in 2023: green tech and economy boosting set for top advocacy priorities in 2023, say lobbyists
Lobbyists anticipate this year’s federal budget could be the last before the next election.
