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.
End-of-life rights advocates prioritize advanced requests for medically-assisted death, following passing of Bill C-39
Bill C-39 adds another year before Canada’s MAID regime expands to allow individuals suffering solely from mental illness to request medically assisted death.
Critics push back against proposed changes to cooling-off period for lobbyists, say they will restrict freedom of assembly
A proposed change to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct would reduce the length of time lobbyists are banned from engaging specific designated public office holders after participating in political activity.
Ford’s free pass from integrity commissioner shows plenty of leeway in Ontario ethics conventions
The public may want to concentrate a bit more closely than it has been on the actions of the premier and his colleagues.
Workers are sounding the alarm and Parliamentarians must listen
No one understands the issues—and solutions—like workers themselves and they are champing at the bit to share their stories and experiences with decision-makers.
Top 100: the most influential people in government and politics in 2023
This year’s 100 most influential list is peppered with the politicians, political staffers and strategists, public servants, and media who help shape policy, hold the government to account, and wield influence behind the scenes.
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.
