Lobbying

• Tories grill Liberals in question period about minister’s ties to lobbyist, PPE company

  Conservative MP Michael Barrett questioned the Liberal government on Randy Boissonnault’s connections to a lobbying firm and a medical supplies company, revealed by Global News.

  Politics

  May 2
  
• Federal minister’s ties to lobbyist raise ethical concerns

  The lobbyist met with high-ranking ministry staffers across federal departments, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.

  Investigations

  Apr 30
  
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• ‘Frustrated’ official says change law that allows ex-officials to lobby for corporations

  The federal lobbying commissioner testified at a House of Commons committee about the appointment of former Liberal industry minister Navdeep Bains to a position at Rogers.

  Politics

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Former ambassador to U.S. broke conflict-of-interest rules, ethics watchdog says

  Canada's former ambassador to the United States has been cited by the federal ethics watchdog for improper lobbying after he left office.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2020
• Trudeau offers new money to oil patch, but rejects calls to suspend climate action over COVID-19

  The letter makes more than 30 requests, including the suspension of environmental monitoring and delaying action on climate change and Indigenous rights.

  Environment

  Apr 17, 2020
• Stephen McNeil says N.S. RCMP found no evidence that Jean Chretien lobbied illegally

  Stephen McNeil said a complaint that Chretien carried out lobbying without registering had been investigated and dropped, citing a news release from the Mounties.

  Politics

  Mar 13, 2019
• Edmonton city councillors want lobbyist registry but have hit a roadblock

  City councillors got absolutely nowhere Monday in efforts to create a lobbyist registry at Edmonton City Hall.

  Politics

  Mar 11, 2019
• ALS society lobbying New Brunswick and Nova Scotia governments for funding

  The ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have been operating for 40 years without any government support. On Wednesday, they called for $140,000 in annual funding.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2018
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• N.S. premier not considering changes to lobbying law after Chretien meeting

  Stephen McNeil says it's not on his "radar" to consider changes that would give the lobbyists' registrar the power to investigate complaints about alleged abuse, as happens in other provinces.

  Canada

  May 31, 2018
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• Ex-public office holders in B.C. can’t lobby the government for 2 years, starting in May

  The change ensures a "level playing field" for all lobbyists, said David Eby.

  Politics

  Apr 20, 2018