Canola industry tops most-active voices in 2022 lobbying
Lobbying activity surged in 2022, with two organizations related to canola among the top ten most active organizations for the year.
Record-setting December finishes unprecedented year for lobbying activity
December set a new record for communication reports filed for that month, with economic development emerging as the top issue discussed overall.
Heavy lobbying activity in 2022 in response to economic woes, say lobbyists
Federal lobbying activity surged in 2022, with 29,900 communication reports filed for the year so far.
‘Targeted’ budget requires aggressive lobbying campaigns to be heard, say lobbyists
The federal government’s 2023 budget may prioritize pre-existing Liberal commitments, rather than new ones, according to former Liberal staffer Kevin Bosch, now a managing partner with Sandstone Group.
Innovation Minister Champagne top lobbied cabinet minister in 2022 with auto manufacturers among biggest lobbyists, so far
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne appeared in the most communication reports for 2022 so far, followed by Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.
Record-breaking lobbying activity in November with discussions about economy and federal budget
A new record for lobbying activity in a November was set last month, with organizations discussing the looming threat of recession and ways to support Canadians.
Proposed updates to Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct to face House Ethics Committee scrutiny in 2023
A ‘cynicism around the revolving door between corporations, lobbyists, and political parties’ may be addressed through review of the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct, says NDP MP Matthew Green.
MPs say they’re ‘deeply’ concerned with proposed ‘contentious’ Lobbyists’ Code changes, prepare to launch review in new year
Democracy Watch says Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger is ‘gutting the ethical lobbying rules’ and they should be challenged by MPs.
Improving diversity in GR space requires acknowledging change is possible, say Liberal MP, lobbyists
Government relations professionals in Canada identify as overwhelmingly white (82 per cent) and straight (80 per cent), according to an Abacus Data survey.
Affordable shelter, fertilizer emissions, and tourism topped lobbying issues in busiest October since 2018
YWCA Canada is calling for increased funding under the National Housing Strategy for a grants-based system to fully fund shelters that are specifically dedicated to women and gender-diverse people.
