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.
Beef farmers seek exemption from federal carbon price in March dominated by environment lobbying
Bill C-234, sponsored by Conservative MP Ben Lobb, proposes an exemption to the federal carbon tax for farmers on propane and natural gas used for grain drying.
Sponsored travel climbed back to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 as MPs accept trips to Israel, Taiwan, U.K.
MPs accepted travel worth more than $850,000 in 2023, including from lobby groups, foreign governments, and non-government organizations.
Poilievre’s communication record shows corporate lobbyists shouldn’t panic, say lobbyists
Pierre Poilievre took aim at ‘utterly useless’ corporate lobbyists in a speech in March, but some lobbyists argue this is ‘political theatre.’
Democracy Watch wants lobbying commissioner’s office to probe firm with links to top Conservative adviser Jenni Byrne
The federal Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct applies only to federal registrants, and political activity is a constitutionally protected right, says lawyer W. Scott Thurlow.
