Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC) and Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC) Joint Submission re: OCL’s Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct Third Round of Consultation
Seneca’s GR Program
Seneca’s Government Relations program is the only one of its kind in Canada. Endorsed by both GRIC and the Public Affairs Association of Canada , the program features...
Prince Edward Island Lobbyists Registration Act: Overview
For PEI lobbyists, the Lobbyists Registration Act and Regulations are scheduled to come into force April 1, 2019. Read more on the Department of Justice and Public...
Annual Report of the Commissioner of Lobbying
The Commissioner of Lobbying Canada, Nancy Bélanger, tabled her 2017-18 Annual Report. The report covers the period of April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, and is the first...
Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists for British Columbia News Release
The Province of British Columbia announced today that an amendment to the Lobbyists Registration Act will come into force on May 1, 2018. For more information please...
Update from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner
For Ontario lobbyists, an important update from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner: Guidance for Lobbyists on Political Activity. Read more here ...
Prime Minister nominates new federal Lobbying Commissioner
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of Nancy Bélanger as the next Commissioner of Lobbying. Ms. Bélanger currently serves as Deputy...
Update from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner
For Ontario lobbyists, an important update from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner (OIC): Guidance for Lobbyists on Gifts & Benefits. Lobbyists should be cautious...
Submission to the Treasury Board Secretariat
On October 29, 2017, the Treasury Board Secretariat wrapped up their consultation on the Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management . The Government Relations Institute...
GRIC Submission to the Canada Revenue Agency
The Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC) and the Public Affairs Association (PAAC) of Canada submitted comments in support of the Canada Revenue Agency’s...
Online Lobbyist Registry Now Active – Government of Saskatchewan
The Lobbyists Act for Saskatchewan was proclaimed today. The Lobbyist Registry is an important part of maintaining public knowledge on lobbying activities in the...
New Guidance on Rule 10 Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct – Gifts
The Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada (OCL) has posted a new Commissioner’s Guidance for lobbyists regarding the application of Rule 10 of the ...
Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct (2015)
The Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct (2015) was published in the November 7 issue of Canada Gazette. It is available here –...