Lobbyist

• N.S. NDP pushing for lobbyist legislation

  The Nova Scotia NDP want the rules surrounding the lobbyist registry strengthened to ensure anyone thought to be lobbying government must adhere to the existing regulations.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2018
  
• 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 21, 2018
  
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• Former unionist files complaint about Chretien meeting with Nova Scotia premier

  John McCracken filed the complaint saying he believes there was lobbying done by former prime minister Jean Chretien, who is an adviser for the group that promotes the Port of Sydney.

  Politics

  Apr 4, 2018
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• N.B. premier issues ultimatum to caucus member over perceived conflict of interest

  New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant has advised MLA Donald Arseneault if he is to continue working for the Canadian Building Trades Union, he'll have to leave the Liberal Party.

  Politics

  Nov 2, 2017
• New Brunswick MLA insists no conflict of interest despite controversy with second job

  Former Cabinet Minister Donald Arseneault says the conflict of interest commissioner and premier cleared him to pursue a role with the Canadian Building Trades Union while still remaining a sitting MLA provided certain guidelines followed.

  Politics

  Oct 27, 2017
• B.C. unveils new two-year lobbying ban for top government officials

  The new rules would bar cabinet ministers and other senior public officials from lobbying government for two years.

  Politics

  Oct 2, 2017
• Ontario caved to food industry pressure on mandating calorie counts on menus: critics

  Critics say the Ontario government bowed to pressure from the fast-food industry when it passed legislation mandating calorie counts on restaurant menus, but not sodium levels.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2016