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Record-breaking lobbying in June as election buzz, end of sitting drive activity

Last month was a record-breaking June for lobbying activity as the historically busy period held the added interest—and pressure—of pre-election rumours and a big budget with programs still being rolled out, say consultants and former strategists.  Lobbyists filed 2,398 communication reports in the federal registry in June (as of July 23), up nine per cent […]

OCL staff eye summer reprieve, as lobbying activity continues to reach new heights

Federal Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger is wondering how much reprieve her staff will get over the summer, considering the precedent set by the record-breaking lobbying activity from that season during the pandemic last year. “The numbers were much higher [in 2020] than when you compare to the previous summers,” said Ms. Bélanger. “In other words, […]

Vaping group tops April outreach in record-breaking month for lobbying

Health Canada’s regulatory plan proposing to restrict flavoured vaping products that appeal to youth, released last month, helped make it the busiest April on record for lobbying. The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) reached out en masse to MPs, filing 258 communication reports as executive director Darryl Tempest attempted to secure one-on-one meetings with MPs to […]

Pre-budget pitches, virtual ‘Hill days’ push February lobbying

The promise of the first federal budget in more than two years, planned legislation to address online hate, and pandemic-related health concerns drove the lobbying efforts in February of some of the busiest groups as Parliament returned for its first sitting of 2021. Last month, lobbyists filed 3,223 communication reports in the federal registry, a […]

January lobbying picks up from holiday slump

Lobbying activity rose slightly in January, with the holiday slump ebbing even as Parliament remained in recess and the usual legislative wrangling was more or less on hold. Last month, lobbyists filed 2,033 communication reports in the federal registry, an uptick of 8.6 per cent from the 1,872 filed in December. Activity was also up […]