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.
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.
