Environment dominates BCMC discussions with Ottawa; Edmonton mayor

September lobbying: Health groups up their lobbying to get their message out

Top groups that lobbied were similar to August, but uptick was seen in other subject areas.

Pharmacists to focus on health innovation as part of pharmacare

Canadian Pharmacists Association lobby the Hill on drug shortages, innovation in pharmacare, and better health care for indigenous groups.

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