Agriculture, outdoor organizations say animal welfare bill could hurt their industries

Supporters counter this argument, believe Bill C-246 closes loopholes in Criminal Code regarding animal welfare

Group lobbies feds to keep mental health funding a priority when shaping health accord

Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health members plan to meet 50 MPs and others to discuss mental health

CFPA concerned with aviation changes despite Garneau feeling "comfortable" with ministry's decision

Transport Canada decision to drop flight experience endangers public safety, says Canadian Federal Pilots Association national chair

CRA kicks off consultation for SMEs and professional accountants

Facing tight margins, inefficient administrative tax systems a concern for small businesses: Chamber of Commerce president Perrin Beatty

Day at the Registry: Aviation interests take flight in the registry, and other files

A new aviation museum, helicopter procurement, therapy for Alzheimer's and bringing the World Expo are behind some new GR files.

Ottawa review of CTA report most significant in years: grain leaders say

Grain and rail industry leaders tussle over regulation changes that could come out of CTA report review

Lobbying and Ethics commish job postings made available

Day at the Registry: Animal welfare group takes their fight to Ottawa; and other files

Biotechnology could help answer issues on environment and climate-change

Canadian Cattlemen's Association says "there's potential with [biotechnology] beyond just altering meat"

On Queen Street: former coms officer goes solo, starts new PR company

Kate Headley, principal at MsCommuniKate PR, established her company in June, with a focus on working "with people to create something."