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.
Quality of journalism should be considered in eligibility for Bill C-18, says NDP MP
The House Heritage Committee is considering the possible impacts of changing the eligibility requirements under Bill C-18 for news organizations to engage in revenue sharing deals with major online platforms.
Bill C-11 amendments must define role of ‘international service,’ says RCI action committee spokesperson
Parliament, not the CBC, should be in charge of the mandate of Radio Canada International (RCI), according to a spokesperson for the RCI action committee.
‘It’s not easy work’: Yasir Naqvi on how to get things done with government
Yasir Naqvi is a relatively recent addition to the House of Commons, having taken the seat for Ottawa Centre just last year. But navigating the politics and bureaucracy of government is nothing new for Naqvi. Before entering federal politics in 2021, Naqvi served as the CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, and before that, […]
Ottawa mayoral candidates Mark Sutcliffe, Catherine McKenney garner high-profile endorsements as election day approaches
Plus, Yaroslav Baran leaves his post as national strategic communications lead and managing principal for Earnscliffe Strategies, and former NDP MP Kennedy Stewart has been ousted as Vancouver’s mayor in the city’s recent election.
Environment once again tops monthly lobbying as climate activists urge action in light of extreme weather events
Environment-related discussions dominated Parliament Hill in September for the eighth straight month, with the bulk of climate lobbying coming from advocates arguing that recent extreme weather events affecting Canada necessitate swift action by the federal government. “We’re at a really key moment for climate policy in Canada,” said Caroline Brouillette, the national policy director for […]
