Cannabis packaging questioned in light of strict tobacco law

Cannabis and Tobacco propose different packaging rules, an approach some question

Day at the Registry: Groups lobby on defence, innovation and tax policy

On Queen Street: Pharma group’s new president shifts industry narrative

Innovative Medicines Canada says it’s moving in a different direction under Pamela Fralick, hired in December 2016

Dairy lobby mum after Trump attacks industry as ‘unfair’

Cannabis lobby to focus on packaging, provincial input

Consultants are pleased with new legislation tabled in the House, but say lobbying will ramp up. They hope the medical marijuana conversation won’t get lost.

Firefighter group pushes for changes in building codes, calls for more safety

The International Association of Firefighters said the code ‘inadvertently’ changed rules without enough evidence.

On Queen Street: PR partners launch new Ottawa-based firm

Canada Post looks for government relations director

Critics call for rewrite of ‘regressive’ Lyme Disease national framework

As Canada’s May deadline nears to create a Federal Framework on Lyme Disease, advocates are calling for drastic changes to a ‘status quo’ document.

Insurance groups align middle class, infrastructure interests with govt goals

At its 10th annual advocacy day, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association met with more than 20 MPs

Key agriculture player heads to the Hill to talk environment

Fertilizer Canada members meet nearly 50 MPs Tuesday as part of lobby day