Lobbying

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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.

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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.

‘Unpredictable’ second Trump term requires smoothing out trade irritants with U.S., say lobbyists and advocates

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Tripling of boreal wildfire emissions since 2001 show ‘growing vulnerability’ of Canada’s northern forests: new U.K. study

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Pre-budget talks, public transit funding, and safety led September lobbying

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Cannabis industry seeks change as part of profits go up in smoke under outdated tax regime: stakeholders

NewsBY STUART BENSON

Steel industry urges Ottawa to put ‘pedal to the floor’ regarding tariffs imposed on China imports

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Canada’s aging crisis and a call for reform in eldercare

Environmental group wants clean power regulations without delay, calls electricity sector concerns ‘scaremongering’

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Domestic EV market needs more support following tariff on Chinese-made vehicles, say advocates

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BY SOPHALL DUCH

Nearly half of Canada’s public servants are now millennials, but Gen X holds onto management reins

Lobbying change requiring more detail in comms reports draws concern about advocacy ‘chill’ from GRIC and PAAC

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Starting on Oct. 1, lobbyists will need to tie the subject in a communication report to the matching details in a lobbyist’s registration file.

Lobbying change requiring more detail in comms reports draws concern about advocacy ‘chill’ from GRIC and PAAC

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Starting on Oct. 1, lobbyists will need to tie the subject in a communication report to the matching details in a lobbyist’s registration file.

Billions from public-service pension plan surplus gives Liberals many options

NewsBY KATHRYN MAY

New government spending request will be snared in parliamentary gridlock while privilege debate persists

NewsBY IAN CAMPBELL

NDP won’t be ‘baited’ as Tories attack Singh amid Liberal labour moves, says MP Green

NewsBY STUART BENSON

March towards clean electricity grid draws out advocacy in environment-focused July lobbying

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Parliamentary Calendar

Ex-Grit minister Lloyd Axworthy launches new memoir in Ottawa on Nov. 21

Podcast

How to lower housing prices, with Carolyn Whitzman

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Poilievre voted best public speaker, most quotable, hardest-working, and biggest self-promoter in The Hill Times’ 29th Annual Politically Savvy Survey

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How would Canadians vote in the U.S. election? Survey shows a bent towards blue

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How dirty money gets into Canadian politics, with Jessica Davis

Fossil fuel sector lobbying analysis shows ‘relentless’ advocacy, says environmental group’s report

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023, according to Environmental Defence Canada.

Fossil fuel sector lobbying analysis shows ‘relentless’ advocacy, says environmental group’s report

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Representatives of fossil fuel firms and industry groups held an average of nearly five meetings per working day with public office holders in 2023, according to Environmental Defence Canada.

Liberals’ fall priorities should centre on building support from NDP, key voting blocs: lobbyists, pollsters

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Liberals’ fall priorities should centre on building support from NDP, key voting blocs: lobbyists, pollsters

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U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists

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U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists

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Final clean electricity regulations need more flexibility to adapt to physical limits, says Electricity Canada CEO

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Final clean electricity regulations need more flexibility to adapt to physical limits, says Electricity Canada CEO

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Parliamentary Calendar

Hillman to talk about Netflix’s The Diplomat at British High Commission on Nov. 19

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Lots of cash, no strings attached: Jerry DeMarco on the Net Zero Accelerator program

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The 100 most influential people in federal politics and government to watch in 2024

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Liberal MPs who spoke at the closed-door caucus showdown on Oct. 23

Podcast

The immigration cutback, with Elizabeth Long

Yet-to-be-named members of new council supporting green energy transition a focus for environmental and labour group advocacy

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, which requires the government to make five-year plans to help workers transition to cleaner jobs in the green economy, received royal assent on June 20.

Yet-to-be-named members of new council supporting green energy transition a focus for environmental and labour group advocacy

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, which requires the government to make five-year plans to help workers transition to cleaner jobs in the green economy, received royal assent on June 20.