Mental health group mulls age restriction for marijuana use

Canadian Psychiatric Association creating policy paper on the adverse effects marijuana has on mental health

Day at the Registry: Group registers to discuss mining operations

Other groups to lobby on financial services and immigration and protection

Groups ready to support feds as softwood lumber standstill comes to end

Group pushes feds for a top-down approach to bring coding skills training into schools

Despite lack of a national education policy, groups are hoping Ottawa will help promote skills training as a ‘nation building opportunity’ that could empower both students and teachers.

Day at the Registry: Aviation group pushes for northern infrastructure; others register on environment and health files

Day at the Registry: Mental health group registers to lobby for aid in northern and remote areas

Other groups also lobby on indigenous files and the environment

On Queen Street: Engineers Canada expands lobbying team

Other new hires on the government-relations scene, as well as several new career openings

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