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‘Sea change’ could be coming after next election, but policy knowledge still more important than personal connections, say lobbyists

Lobbyists with backgrounds that include Conservative connections could help them to hit the ground running if Pierre Poilievre were elected, say some in the industry.

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July 12, 2024

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Poilievre’s communication record shows corporate lobbyists shouldn’t panic, say lobbyists

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Pierre Poilievre took aim at 'utterly useless' corporate lobbyists in a speech in March, but some lobbyists argue this is 'political theatre.'

Poilievre’s communication record shows corporate lobbyists shouldn’t panic, say lobbyists

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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

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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.

Democracy Watch wants lobbying commissioner’s office to probe firm with links to top Conservative adviser Jenni Byrne

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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

Lobbyists prepping clients for possible federal election shakeup, and a Conservative government

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Policies that are being enacted and money that's being spent could be reversed by a Conservative government, warns a senior consultant at Summa Strategies.

Lobbyists prepping clients for possible federal election shakeup, and a Conservative government

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Policies that are being enacted and money that's being spent could be reversed by a Conservative government, warns a senior consultant at Summa Strategies.

Conservatives not immune from attacks on Byrne’s lobbying firm, but it won’t solve ‘fundamental problem’ facing Grits: pollster

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One Conservative insider said the story could be the ‘beginning of the end’ for Byrne, while two others said ‘there is no way on earth’ it would affect her grip on the party. Meanwhile, Liberal Elliot Hughes says it's great fodder for Question Period, but Liberals should not overplay their hand.

Conservatives not immune from attacks on Byrne’s lobbying firm, but it won’t solve ‘fundamental problem’ facing Grits: pollster

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One Conservative insider said the story could be the ‘beginning of the end’ for Byrne, while two others said ‘there is no way on earth’ it would affect her grip on the party. Meanwhile, Liberal Elliot Hughes says it's great fodder for Question Period, but Liberals should not overplay their hand.