CP reporter @cathmorrison.bsky.social and I attended and wrote about the same press conference. I'm devastated by how much better her headline is though... www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/cat...

Canadian beef groups, opposition critics share concerns about deal with South American bloc #lobbying #cdnpoli #mercosur lobbymonitor.ca/2026/05/06/c...

Report resubmissions drive Calgary Chamber to top of weekly comms ranking #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/05/04/c...

“I’m trying to find committee time to ensure that we can deal with the AI study and have it tabled before Parliament,” said Conservative MP John Brassard, the committee's chair. “I’m not sure we’re going to be able to deal with the AI study until the fall.” www.thewirereport.ca/2026/04/27/a...

Lobbyists have been telling me for years that #AI will shake up the industry so it was great to write about a tangible example of what that might look like.

Parliament made no legislative changes to the Lobbying Act following its review in 2012 despite the government of the day stating that it “supports” two recommendations, “concurs with the intent” of six recommendations, and “takes note” of three recommendations.

AGRI members sound off support for fruit and vegetable producers’ policy asks at Ottawa panel #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/03/25/c...

Provincial #dairy associations swept the February lobbying podium thanks to a supply management-focused lobby day on Parliament Hill. #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/03/18/c...

The @canadianinnovators.org, @evansolomon.bsky.social’s office agree: Canada should control its own data #lobbying #cdnpoli #AIstrategy lobbymonitor.ca/2026/03/17/c...

This week, the Ministry of Business, Mineral Resources, Energy & Gender Equality, Government of Greenland registered to communicate with the Canadian federal government about a possible free trade agreement. #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/03/13/r...

After nine years of waiting, the Lobbying Act review began in earnest on Monday when #Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger appeared before #ETHI. Bonus comments from Conservative ethics critic Mike Barrett and the president of GRIC.

Conversations about dairy, steel, sovereignty, golf dominate weekly communication reports #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/03/09/c...

Scoop alert! Lobbing commissioner to appear before ETHI as committee begins Lobbying Act review, per ETHI chair.

Former Nova Scotia cabinet minister joins forces with old friend to open boutique consulting firm #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/03/03/o...

From Montreal communications firm to global PR giant: NATIONAL turns 50 #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/02/24/o...

Similar strategies, opposing objectives: Both sides of fur advocacy #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/02/18/c...

Canola lobby cautiously celebrates plan to reduce Chinese tariffs #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/01/28/c...

Global shifts will not change government priorities this sitting, say advocates #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/01/26/n...

Hanwha launches Canadian operations, hires CEO #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/01/21/n...

Movember celebrates minister’s commitment to men’s health strategy #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/01/14/c...

Chrétien-era cabinet chief of staff starts new role at @restaurantscanada.bsky.social #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2026/01/06/o...

On Queen Street 2025: Looking back at new firms and hires #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/12/18/o...

Enterprise Canada acquires Halifax firm, brings founder on as Atlantic VP #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/12/11/o...

ETHI chair: House committee to review Lobbying Act after AI study lobbymonitor.ca/2025/12/09/e...

MPO a one-stop-shop for project advocates, say lobbyists #cdnpoli #lobbying lobbymonitor.ca/2025/11/27/c...

Lobbying Trends: ‘Aboriginal affairs’ lobbyists focus advocacy efforts on cabinet members and opposition critics #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/11/13/c...

November conference to focus on public affairs trends, says PAAC #publicaffairs #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/10/28/f...

CMPA: Trump’s film tariff threat highlights need for strong domestic industry #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/10/15/c...

Bélanger makes recommendations to committee ahead of Lobbying Act review #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/10/07/e...

Ethics expert: Conflict of Interest Act review an ‘important conversation’ lobbymonitor.ca/2025/10/02/e...

GRIC partners with Ukrainian Lobbying Association #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/09/30/b...

The @canadianinnovators.org turns 10: A look back on a decade of advocating for Canadian businesses #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/09/24/c...

Top Liberal staffer Jeremy Broadhurst joins Edelman #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/09/16/o...

Industry association insiders share their goals for fall sitting #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/09/10/c...

Carney’s fall fiscal plan to focus on defence, housing, and infrastructure, say advocacy groups #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/09/04/c...

The Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC) is questioning the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada’s recent decision to tighten restrictions on unregistered lobbying known as the 20 percent rule or significant part of duties threshold.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) political action committee days.

$1.25B in softwood lumber support ‘welcomed’ by Forest Products Association of Canada

Read all about U15's new CEO and new hires at New West, Syntax, Global, and Enterprise.

Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger expanded on her decision to lower the “significant part of duties” threshold this year in an interview with The Lobby Monitor.

The Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner issued 14 fines to officials who contravened the Conflict of Interest Act and opened 16 files to investigate possible violations of the act over the past year, according to the commissioner’s 2024-25 annual report.

Santis Health has been on a hiring tear this year. The health care and life sciences firm announced seven new employees in the first five months of 2025.

The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) hired Dan Weber at a time when Canadian schools are dealing with what he called an international “brand issue.”

The CPRA is asking the federal government to provide additional resources to departments which are struggling to deal with emergency responsibilities such as setting up wildfire evacuee shelters and distributing opioid overdose reversal medication, said CPRA CEO Martin Sampson.

As most eyes across Canada were turned toward King George III’s procession through Ottawa, the Government Relations Institute of Canada elected five new members to its board of directors.

Read all about the unique advocacy ecosystem in Ottawa where groups want to make officials aware of their priorities but there isn’t much time to do so before the House rises for the summer.

A Calgary public affairs firm recently picked up Ian Brodie whose resume includes: three years as Stephen Harper's chief of staff, a year as executive director of the Conservative Party of Canada, and a political science PhD.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly sworn-in cabinet reflects his focus on the economy and relations with the United States but to lobbyists it represents a slate of fresh faces ripe for engagement.

Explorers and Producers Association of Canada eyes streamlined energy project approval process #lobbying #cdnpoli lobbymonitor.ca/2025/05/12/c...

Democracy Watch’s commissioned poll on Canadians’ perception of lobbying could be used in a possible legal challenge that co-founder Duff Conacher hopes will lead to stronger lobbying rules.