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Consultation sur les changements proposés au Code de déontologie des lobbyistes

Le Commissariat au lobbying du Canada (la « commissaire ») sollicite les commentaires des parties prenantes sur les changements proposés à la version actuelle du Code de déontologie des lobbyistes (le « Code »). Le Code,...more

1/24/2022  /  Canada , Code of Conduct , Lobbying , Lobbyists

Canada’s Lobbying Commissioner Seeks Input on Proposed Changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct

The Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada (Commissioner) is seeking input from stakeholders on its proposed changes to the present Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct (Code). Last updated in 2015, the Code is a mandatory...more

1/19/2022  /  Canada , Code of Conduct , Lobbying , Lobbyists

Communiquer avec le gouvernement fédéral : rappel à tous

Les Canadiens sont allés aux urnes le 20 septembre 2021; et le prochain gouvernement sera libéral, mais minoritaire. Toute entreprise ou organisation qui envisage de communiquer avec un titulaire d’une charge publique...more

Communicating with the Federal Government: A Refresher

On September 20, 2021, Canadians cast their ballots. The Liberal Party of Canada won a plurality of seats and is expected to be invited to form a minority government. The new cabinet is anticipated to be announced in the...more

Ontario Passes New Third Party Advertising Restrictions in Election Finances Act Using Notwithstanding Clause

On June 8, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice struck down recent amendments to Ontario’s Election Finances Act, RSO 1990, c E7 (EFA) that restricted third party spending on political advertising and related...more

La commissaire au lobbying du Canada recommande d’importantes modifications au régime fédéral de lobbying

En février 2021, la commissaire au lobbying du Canada (la « commissaire ») a publié un rapport intitulé Améliorer la Loi sur le lobbying : Recommandations préliminaires (le « rapport ») en réponse à une demande du Comité...more

Canada’s Lobbying Commissioner Recommends Significant Changes to the Federal Lobbying Regime

In February 2021, the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada (Lobbying Commissioner) published a report entitled Improving the Lobbying Act: Preliminary Recommendations (Report) in response to a November 2020 request from the...more

L’Ontario sollicite des commentaires sur les changements proposés à la législation sur la protection du consommateur

Le 1er décembre 2020, le ministère des Services gouvernementaux et des Services aux consommateurs de l’Ontario a publié un document de consultation intitulé Amélioration de la Loi sur la protection du consommateur : Renforcer...more

Ontario Seeks Input on Proposed Changes to Consumer Protection Laws

On December 1, 2020, the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services issued a consultation paper entitled Improving Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act: Strengthening Consumer Protection in Ontario (Consultation...more

Recent Developments on Lobbying, Conflict of Interest and Political Financing Laws

Over the last few months, there have been significant developments in lobbying, conflict of interest and political financing regimes in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and at the federal level....more

British Columbia’s Lobbying Regulator Issues Guidance on New In-House Lobbyist Rules

On February 6, 2020, the Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists in British Columbia (B.C. Regulator) issued Guidance for Organizations (Guidance) in anticipation of the amendments to in-house lobbying laws effective May 4,...more

3/2/2020  /  Canada , Lobbying , Lobbyists

Wrapping Up 2019 with Increased Transparency: Updates on Lobbying Regimes and Conflict of Interest Rules

For the last quarter of 2019, certain amendments to the lobbying regime in British Columbia have been proclaimed into force, and changes have been proposed for the lobbying regime and conflict of interest rules in...more

Canada’s New Registry Requirements for Online Political Ads Take Effect June 2019

Federal electoral law is imposing significant and important changes on the digital advertising landscape. On June 13, 2019, Bill C-76 An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make certain consequential...more

Important Changes for Third Parties in the Canada Elections Act

Recent changes to the Canada Elections Act (Act) will have wide-ranging and important implications for businesses, industry associations, advocacy groups, community groups, unions and other persons who communicate with...more

USMCA to Remove “in Canada” Record-Keeping Requirements for Financial Institution Sectors

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), announced on September 30, 2018, looks to remove certain record-keeping requirements for financial institution sectors. The USMCA is a new treaty between Canada, Mexico and...more

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