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Lobbying watchdog plans to reduce ’20 per cent rule’ if her term is renewed

Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger plans to update some rules if her seven-year term is renewed, but industry observers question the timing and efficacy of her proposed updates.

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT
November 10, 2024

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The federal Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct applies only to federal registrants, and political activity is a constitutionally protected right, says lawyer W. Scott Thurlow.

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Lobbying watchdog seeks more tools to penalize lobbyists who file late

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Bélanger’s report notes not all errors are equal, with current penalties either ‘nothing or sending it to the RCMP.’

Lobbying watchdog seeks more tools to penalize lobbyists who file late

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Bélanger’s report notes not all errors are equal, with current penalties either ‘nothing or sending it to the RCMP.’

‘More prescriptive’ lobbyists’ code of conduct to come into force in July

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

The new code will include as much detail as possible and reduce the need for separate guidance documents further defining the rules, said Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger.

‘More prescriptive’ lobbyists’ code of conduct to come into force in July

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

The new code will include as much detail as possible and reduce the need for separate guidance documents further defining the rules, said Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger.

Lobbyists anticipate revisions to Code of Conduct following House Ethics Committee’s recommendations

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Changes are expected this summer for rules covering the code of conduct for lobbyists, which haven't been updated since 2015.

Lobbyists anticipate revisions to Code of Conduct following House Ethics Committee’s recommendations

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Changes are expected this summer for rules covering the code of conduct for lobbyists, which haven't been updated since 2015.

Critics push back against proposed changes to cooling-off period for lobbyists, say they will restrict freedom of assembly

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A proposed change to the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct would reduce the length of time lobbyists are banned from engaging specific designated public office holders after participating in political activity.

Critics push back against proposed changes to cooling-off period for lobbyists, say they will restrict freedom of assembly

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

A proposed change to the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct would reduce the length of time lobbyists are banned from engaging specific designated public office holders after participating in political activity.

Lobbying watchdog plans to reduce ’20 per cent rule’ if her term is renewed

Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger plans to update some rules if her seven-year term is renewed, but industry observers question the timing and efficacy of her proposed updates.

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