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.
Top 20 most-lobbied cabinet ministers in 2022

Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne: 283 communications Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson: 205 communications Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault: 199 communications Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau: 177 communications Transport Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport: 154 communications Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault: 145 communications Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos: 115 communications Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia […]
Top 21 most-lobbied public office-holders in 2022

Eamonn McGuinty, senior policy adviser (minister of environment and climate change): 297 communications Michael Brewster, director of policy (nature and biodiversity) (minister of environment and climate Change): 265 communications Francis Drouin, Liberal MP, parliamentary secretary to the minister of agriculture and agri-food: 260 communications Kevin Deagle, senior policy adviser (minister of innovation, science and industry): […]
Top 20 most-lobbied departments in 2022

House of Commons: 10,170 communications Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada: 3,118 communications Environment and Climate Change Canada: 2,040 communications Finance Canada: 1,764 communications Natural Resources Canada: 1,651 communications Global Affairs Canada: 1,465 communications Senate of Canada: 1,374 communications Prime Minister’s Office: 1,301 communications Health Canada: 1,218 communications Canadian Heritage: 1,060 communications Employment and Social […]
Top 20 most-discussed issues in 2022

Environment: 5,528 communications Economic Development: 4,910 communications Health: 4,220 communications Industry: 3,965 communications Energy: 3,838 communications Agriculture: 3,253 communications Climate: 3,099 communications Science and technology: 2,845 communications International trade: 2,652 communications Research and development: 2,625 communications Transportation: 2,575 communications Budget: 2,311 communications Taxation and finance: 2,203 communications Infrastructure: 2,188 communications Employment and training: 2,145 communications […]
Cleaning up our emissions means government support for all low-emission energy

When compared to traditional sources, propane immediately reduces GHG emissions, improves indoor air quality, and has no land contamination threats when spilled.