On Queen Street: GR firm taps Hill staffer; major health group hires new pres

Music group showcases Canadian artists, says Copyright Act is top of mind

SOCAN has actively been meeting MPs and parliamentarians to lobby and protect artist rights

Women’s international aid group calls govt for feminist funding approach

New lobbying files cover cannabis, drones and financial regulations

Feds should adopt appointment process similar to Ontario: critics

Some consultants argue Trudeau still has the right to appoint lobbying commish despite recusing himself from ethics commish appointment

Ahead of new bill, transportation top-lobbied issue in April

Canadian Chiropractic Association pushes for pain management alternatives to address opioid crisis during its lobby days

Carroll appeal leaves ‘uncertainty’ in lobbying rules, raises risk for consultants

Carroll decision shows ‘sea change’ in prosecution’s approach to lobbying law, reveals need for ‘robust’ internal policy to avoid risk of violations

Group tackles gaps in midwife regulations, calls govt to recognize the profession

The Canadian Association of Midwives launched a program last year to support midwives in South Sudan.

On Queen Street: New presidents named at bankers, dental associations

The Canadian Dental Association and Canadian Bankers Association each have new presidents this month

On Queen Street: Internal moves at key media associations

Canadian Association of Film Distributors and Exporters and Canadian Media Producers Association see changes

Ag groups push govt to act on Senate trade report

Groups discuss tariff, pesticide, transport in sweeping market access Senate report, released Tuesday