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

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