Telecommunications reliability top issue in July following Rogers outage
Discussions about how to ensure reliable communications for Canadians took the lead in federal advocacy in July, in response to a network outage that month at Rogers Communications, one of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies, that found millions unexpectedly without internet or cellphone service. “We took steps to learn from the outage and have now brought […]
Fertilizer shortage keeping lobbyists busy: top issue for most-lobbied MPs this year so far
Challenges facing the fertilizer industry and international trade were major issues presented to the most-lobbied MPs during the first half of 2022.
Higher federal target needed to curtail fertilizer emissions, says environmental organization
An ambitious target set by the federal government to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with fertilizer doesn’t go far enough, according to an environmental organization that argues Canada needs to restrict its production of synthetic fertilizer. “Canada is one of the worst offenders, with emissions among the highest in the world per capita from […]
Electric vehicle industry transition among top issues brought to innovation minister in first half of 2022
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne was the most popular minister in federal lobbying for the first half of 2022, due in part to representatives of Canada’s auto industry engaging to discuss how to ensure a smooth transition to electric transportation. “This is the biggest technological change in transportation since we left horses behind at the turn […]
Agriculture industry advocates for plan to keep grain moving amid ‘perfect storm’ of challenges
To counter a “perfect storm” of challenges facing a critically important harvest season during a global food crisis, representatives of the agriculture industry say they are bringing a plan to the federal government that aims to keep Canada’s grain supply moving. “From a global perspective, we’re cognizant of the fact that there are some key […]
Conservative Party shuts off money transfers to Brown campaign without specifying why, claims Brown’s campaign manager Mykytyshyn
The Conservative Party has suspended money transfers to disqualified leadership candidate Patrick Brown’s campaign without specifying why, claims the Brown campaign, but a party spokesperson says it has explained the reason and won’t disclose it right now. According to the Conservative Party’s leadership election rules, money raised by leadership candidates first goes to the party […]
Calls to combat Islamophobia prominent in record-setting June for federal advocacy
Representatives of Canada’s Muslim population were on Parliament Hill in June calling on Ottawa to do more to combat Islamophobia during an advocacy event held on the anniversary of the fatal attack against an Ontario Muslim family. “That attack forever changed the way that Muslims view their relationships with Canada and the country as a […]
Bélanger’s proposed Lobbyists’ Code changes should go much further
Re: “Democracy Watch and citizen advocacy groups prepare opposition to proposed Lobbyists’ Code changes,” (The Hill Times, July 4). The story did not summarize accurately the position of Democracy Watch and the 13 other groups and two individuals who signed on to the letter to Canada’s Commissioner of Lobbying Nancy Bélanger about her proposed new […]
Women’s advocacy groups to push feds for easier abortion access in Canada, fearing ‘clawed back’ reproductive rights
Standing up for improved abortion access in Canada is taking on a higher priority for women’s advocacy organizations, who are concerned recent anti-abortion momentum in the U.S. could have reverberations felt domestically. “One of the most serious concerns is that anytime those reproductive rights are clawed back elsewhere, we worry that it’s going to open […]
Record-breaking lobbying activity in May focuses on environment
Environmental advocacy led the way during a record-setting May on Parliament Hill in terms of engagement with public office holders, although Canada’s innovation minister was far ahead of the environment minister when it came to the level of communication with lobbyists. “We were very, very pleased to see that we could be back on the […]
