‘Loose’ nominations need tightening to combat foreign interference, say political players
While NSICOP’s report isn’t the first to spotlight weak nomination rules, NDP MP Alistair MacGregor says he is confident Bill C-70 will provide the tools to ‘counter the threat’. The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians’ redacted report examined intelligence on foreign state meddling in Canada’s democratic processes over the past six years. It is explosive.
Civil society groups argue ‘mad dash’ leaves no time for proper study of foreign influence registry bill, but Fadden says expediency is in Canada’s national interest
The Senate’s National Security Committee began its pre-study on Bill C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act, with witnesses appearing on June 10, June 12, and June 13.
Federal ethics commissioner to take another look at employment minister for possible ethics concerns
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault responded to questions from the House Ethics Committee last week regarding his business affairs and connections to a lobbyist.
Lobbying can play a positive role in Canadian governance
Not relying on the expertise of people who genuinely understand how government works would be like throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
Foreign interference registry should include more explicit contact with leadership candidates and nominations, says Democracy Watch
With misinformation and disinformation tied to foreign interference under the spotlight, a government think tank named “people cannot tell what is true and what is not” as the most likely of 35 potential future ‘disruptions’ for which Canada needs to be prepared.
Clean electricity regulation tops environment-focused lobbying in April
The federal government is developing Clean Electricity Regulations as part of Canada’s plan to help reach a net-zero emissions target by 2050.
Changes to Lobbying Act unlikely before 2025 federal election, says lawyer
Chances to improve Canada’s lobbying regime were missed in 2017 and 2022.
Poilievre calling lobbyists ‘useless’ provides roadmap for approaching Conservatives, says GR professionals
Conservatives are looking for public policy changes that will appeal to voters, according to Josie Sabatino, a senior consultant at Summa Strategies.
Poilievre’s clarion call to corporate Canada
While business has generally been complacent in political marketing, others have filled the void and taken greater control of the agenda.
Budget 2024 provides key themes for advocacy strategies in advance of anticipated election budget, says lobbyists
Stakeholders unfulfilled by this year’s budget are ‘never going to get a more receptive time with an opposition [party], especially a potential government in waiting, than right now,’ says Cam Holmstrom of Niipaawi Strategies.
