House approves parks Act, one step closer to becoming law

Parks group applauds Bill C-18, which would tack 17 sq. km to Toronto’s Rouge National Urban Park

On Queen Street: Crestview grows, hires new consultants

Former PMO senior advisor joins Gowling; Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan expands government relations team

Ethics Group says Lobbying Commish is investigating fundraiser event

On Queen Street: Prospectors’ group names new president

Glenn Mullan joins PDAC as its 36th president, bringing more than 40 years of experience in the industry

January Lobbying: Media Producers find success despite a quiet House

FCM, Irving Shipbuilding, J.D. Irving, follow suit on heavy lobbying

Ag groups fairly confident next framework will support industry

Some concerns still exist, and those in the sector are still pushing the govt hard before the framework is released in the summer

Environmental groups push for pesticide ban, but aren’t hopeful

Public consultation closed this week for a special review of atrazine, which Health Canada has proposed remain in use

Health Canada grants rare extension for pesticide review

Groups have another 30 days to submit feedback to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, which has proposed imidacloprid be banned

Trade-focused consulting firm opens for business

Adam Taylor and Fion Anastassiades partner to create Export Action Global

Welding group promotes safety, addresses skills gap with government

Canadian Welding Bureau Group celebrates 70 years as a certification and industry body