Lobbying office clarifies consultant rules after Carroll decision, but critics push for more answers

Some consultants say the Lobbying Act is clear when it comes to strategic advice, while others say clarification on the rules is in order

Harper’s former chief of staff found guilty of breaking ethics rules

On Queen Street: GR firm taps Hill staffer; major health group hires new pres

Music group showcases Canadian artists, says Copyright Act is top of mind

SOCAN has actively been meeting MPs and parliamentarians to lobby and protect artist rights

Women’s international aid group calls govt for feminist funding approach

New lobbying files cover cannabis, drones and financial regulations

Feds should adopt appointment process similar to Ontario: critics

Some consultants argue Trudeau still has the right to appoint lobbying commish despite recusing himself from ethics commish appointment

Ahead of new bill, transportation top-lobbied issue in April

Canadian Chiropractic Association pushes for pain management alternatives to address opioid crisis during its lobby days

Carroll appeal leaves ‘uncertainty’ in lobbying rules, raises risk for consultants

Carroll decision shows ‘sea change’ in prosecution’s approach to lobbying law, reveals need for ‘robust’ internal policy to avoid risk of violations

Group tackles gaps in midwife regulations, calls govt to recognize the profession

The Canadian Association of Midwives launched a program last year to support midwives in South Sudan.

On Queen Street: New presidents named at bankers, dental associations

The Canadian Dental Association and Canadian Bankers Association each have new presidents this month